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YG15 GZT

2015 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,790 mi
Last recorded123,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 123,790 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 123,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,581 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 100,170 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,115 miles

Offside Front seat not adjusting on one side

exhaust system rattle

exhaust vibration damper missing

Fail 26 Jan 2024 78,114 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested dangerous tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat not adjusting on one side

exhaust system rattle

exhaust vibration damper missing

Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,970 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 59,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working ring style lmaps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front day time running lamp inoperative)( vehicle pre 1st arch 2018

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,886 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,029 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 GZT is a 2015 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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YG15 GZT is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 20 May 2015.

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