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YG15 BCV

2015 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,276 mi
Last recorded131,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 BCV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 131,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 129,557 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 129,557 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 117,462 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 106,450 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 106,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 100,421 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 73,459 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2021 73,459 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,608 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 53,602 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,771 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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YG15 BCV is a 2015 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BCV registered?

YG15 BCV is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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