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Y5 SFF

2020 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,939 mi
Last recorded100,939 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 42030,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 SFF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,939 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 100,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 63,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 31,207 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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Y5 SFF is a 2020 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y5 SFF registered?

Y5 SFF is a 2020 BMW 420, first registered on 16 March 2020.

Is Y5 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 SFF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y5 SFF have outstanding finance?

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