2014 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · YD55 AAD

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state, though the maintenance trend is declining. The most recent test on 24 November 2025 at 131,282 miles passed with several advisories regarding worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs and two rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit. These findings suggest a shift toward reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The mileage is consistent with the age of the car, averaging roughly 10,940 miles per year. There was a steady increase from 108,322 miles in February 2023 to 131,282 miles by November 2025. The record shows a clean pass in November 2023 at 113,143 miles, but the subsequent tests indicate a lapse in attention to basic consumables. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and tyres. The pitting and scoring of the front discs noted in November 2025 suggest the vehicle may have sat for a period or suffered from neglected brake fluid changes. Given that three separate tests between 2023 and 2025 flagged tyres worn to the legal limit, the previous owner consistently ignored tyre wear until the point of MOT failure or advisory. The February 2023 failure at 108,322 miles revealed a variety of neglected items, including non-compliant registration plates, missing seat belt clips, and a structural bulge in a front tyre. The steering rack inner joint play flagged on 6 February 2023 was resolved by 11 February 2023, but the combination of steering play and tyre bulges points to a history of hard use or poor road conditions. Check the current steering rack for any remaining play or noise.