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YC65 XYJ

2015 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,797 mi
Last recorded92,797 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC65 XYJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,797 miles

Dash-cam disconnected prior to test

Engine has light smoke coming from engine bay

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2025 88,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,961 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover breather area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,330 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 79,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,032 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 49,558 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 49,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2019 24,694 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 24,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,203 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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YC65 XYJ is a 2015 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 59,194 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 11 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC65 XYJ registered?

YC65 XYJ is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 12 November 2015.

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