2013 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · BO03 ALE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in preventative care. While it passed its latest MOT on 4 June 2026 at 100,010 miles, it failed the test just days prior due to multiple mechanical issues. The tester identified play in both the offside and nearside front anti-roll bar ball joints, alongside two rear tyres reaching the legal limit. These faults indicate that basic component wear was being ignored until the point of a formal test failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a lower-use vehicle for its age, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between April 2023 at 79,826 miles and May 2025 at 90,170 miles, the car covered roughly 10,300 miles with no recorded defects. The most recent interval saw another 10,000 miles covered by the June 2026 test. The lack of recorded defects during the middle years suggests the vehicle was in a stable condition until the recent accumulation of wear on suspension components and tyres surfaced. A buyer should inspect the front suspension in person to ensure the anti-roll bar ball joints have been properly replaced and that no further bushings are perished. The recurring advisory for worn rear tyres in both May 2025 and 2026 suggests a potential alignment issue or uneven camber wear that warrants a professional check of the rear geometry. Additionally, the failure for insufficient washer fluid noted in the latest test reflects a minor but clear sign of basic maintenance being overlooked by the previous owner.