2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · 121 GD
2016 BMW 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 110,890 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 420
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
121 GD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 110,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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121 GD Mileage History
- 22/07/202269,954 mi
- 06/09/202382,148 mi+12,194 mi
- 07/09/202382,148 mi
- 17/01/202598,769 mi+16,621 mi
- 12/05/2026110,890 mi+12,121 mi
Average of roughly 10,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
121 GD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 420 (121 GD) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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