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YK15 CEN

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,324 mi
Last recorded159,324 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 CEN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 159,324 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 140,141 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 140,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 117,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,980 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,060 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,307 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 53,307 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,527 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn close to 3mm

front inner brake pads appear low wheel removal recommended for closer inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,987 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 35,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

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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YK15 CEN is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black 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 YK15 CEN registered?

YK15 CEN is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is YK15 CEN safe to buy?

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