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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,999 cc

Y15 ERAMOT history

Y15 ERA is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 22 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,418 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 ERA was last recorded at 88,418 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 11,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,061 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,357 miles
Average per year
8,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,418 miles
  • 2025 – 77,061 miles
  • 2024 – 64,785 miles
  • 2023 – 55,117 miles
  • 2022 – 45,374 miles
  • 2021 – 30,089 miles
  • 2020 – 28,025 miles
  • 2019 – 23,363 miles
  • 2018 – 17,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,418 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,418 miles (+11,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,418 miles
    Test number
    358334398969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass77,061 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,061 miles
    Test number
    358069458569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,941 miles (+12,156)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    696755149200
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))
  4. Pass64,785 miles (+9,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,785 miles
    Test number
    214785305737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass55,117 miles (+9,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    785734906472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass45,374 miles (+15,285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,374 miles
    Test number
    345727278748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,089 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    925105085216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,086 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,086 miles
    Test number
    359521306215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,025 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,025 miles
    Test number
    548949477698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,363 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,363 miles
    Test number
    457103104212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    17,090 miles
    Test number
    275347877354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,090 miles (+1,251)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,090 miles
    Test number
    463430574796
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass15,839 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    15,839 miles
    Test number
    962041643489
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

Questions about Y15 ERA

Does Y15 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 ERA is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 ERA?
The MOT on Y15 ERA is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 ERA done?
Y15 ERA was recorded at 88,418 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,793 miles a year.
Has Y15 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 ERA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y15 ERA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y15 ERA find?
Y15 ERA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn.

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