2021 BMW 420 2.0L Petrol · B15 PAW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 23 January 2026. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the immediate failure on that same date indicates a lapse in basic upkeep. The test at 46,046 miles due to both nearside and offside rear tyres being below the legal 1.6mm limit, but the subsequent pass confirms these issues were rectified without revealing further mechanical or structural defects. The mileage profile is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. Between the 2024 test at 30,512 miles and the 2025 test at 38,079 miles, the car covered roughly 7,500 miles, while another 7,967 miles were recorded prior to the January 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for maintaining engine seals, rubber components, and battery health. A buyer should physically inspect the condition of the rear tyres to ensure the replacements made after the January failure are of adequate quality. Since the only recorded fault involved tyre tread depth, there is no historical evidence of recurring suspension wear, binding calipers, or structural corrosion. However, given the mileage, a manual check of the brake pad thickness and any uneven wear on the suspension bushes remains advisable, as these components were not flagged as advisories but typically reach this threshold.