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YJ15 YFD

2015 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,462 mi
Last recorded40,462 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 YFD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 40,462 miles

Nearside Brake cable support clip broken.

Offside Brake cable support clip broken.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2025 40,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Brake cable support clip broken.

Offside Brake cable support clip broken.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS yellow light on

Pass 17 Oct 2024 36,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 29,785 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 24,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 24,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 22,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,899 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 16,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

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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YJ15 YFD is a 2015 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ15 YFD registered?

YJ15 YFD is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 23 April 2015.

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