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2021 BMW 4202.0L Petrol

FG21 AFU

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With 23,308 miles recorded, this Black 2021 BMW 420 runs on Petrol with a 1998cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

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Expires 05/11/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2021
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent test on November 6, 2025 at 23,308 miles. While the car passed this inspection with no recorded defects, the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests. This behavior in both March 2025 and November 2025 suggests that specific mechanical or equipment issues were rectified only after a failure was issued, indicating a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach by the previous owner. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,662 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 14,783 miles and the March 2025 test at 21,816 miles, the car covered 7,033 miles in a single year. This slight spike in usage does not suggest excessive wear on drivetrain or suspension components, though the low overall mileage can sometimes lead to issues such as brake disc corrosion or tyre flatspotting if the vehicle was not driven regularly. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that caused the two 2025 failures, as the provided record does not specify the exact faults found. Given the low mileage, a close look at the brake rotors for pitting and the calipers for seizing is essential to ensure they have not degraded during stationary periods. Checking the condition of rubber suspension bushes and control arms is also advisable, as low-use vehicles can suffer from material degradation over time regardless of the distance travelled.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent test on November 6, 2025 at 23,308 miles. While the car passed this inspection with no recorded defects, the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests. This behavior in both March 2025 and November 2025 suggests that specific mechanical or equipment issues were rectified only after a failure was issued, indicating a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach by the previous owner. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,662 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 14,783 miles and the March 2025 test at 21,816 miles, the car covered 7,033 miles in a single year. This slight spike in usage does not suggest excessive wear on drivetrain or suspension components, though the low overall mileage can sometimes lead to issues such as brake disc corrosion or tyre flatspotting if the vehicle was not driven regularly. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that caused the two 2025 failures, as the provided record does not specify the exact faults found. Given the low mileage, a close look at the brake rotors for pitting and the calipers for seizing is essential to ensure they have not degraded during stationary periods. Checking the condition of rubber suspension bushes and control arms is also advisable, as low-use vehicles can suffer from material degradation over time regardless of the distance travelled.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 420 (FG21 AFU) from 2021 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2024 and November 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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