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YS15 VMZ

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,132 mi
Last recorded155,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 VMZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 155,132 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 155,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2024 149,549 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,188 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 130,049 miles
Pass 7 May 2020
Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YS15 VMZ is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS15 VMZ registered?

YS15 VMZ is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is YS15 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS15 VMZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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