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YG15 ASU

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

269,947 mi
Last recorded269,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 ASU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 269,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 269,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 252,110 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 226,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 226,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 202,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2.omm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2.0mm

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 202,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2.omm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2.0mm

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 168,714 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 168,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/ZRF18 91 W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 100,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/ZRF18 91 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,009 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,936 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise nil emmisions detected

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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YG15 ASU is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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.

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What year was YG15 ASU registered?

YG15 ASU is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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