2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · AE66 OFB

The 2016 BMW 420 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 January 2026 at 101,771 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding October 2025 tests also cleared the car. A failed test on 3 October 2025 at 101,169 miles shows no defects logged, with a clean pass six days later at 101,171 miles, indicating the failure likely involved administrative or unrecorded minor rectification rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,177 miles, typical for a ten-year-old vehicle. The record moves from 86,810 miles in October 2023 to 94,136 miles in September 2024, then to 101,171 miles by October 2025, reflecting steady ~7,000 to 8,000 mile yearly use with no abrupt accumulation. The sparse, defect-free history across five years suggests previous owners kept basic statutory testing current, though the October 2025 fail-pass pair within days hints at either a paperwork gap or a quick fix outside the documented advisories. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and 101,771 miles. The MOT data flags no corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emission issues, yet absence of advisories does not confirm component condition beneath test thresholds. Verify the reason for the 3 October 2025 failure with DVSA linkage or the selling garage, since a no-defect fail is unusual. Check tyre tread depth and wiper blades as consumables, and confirm no outstanding manufacturer recalls on the chassis before purchase.