2016 BMW 420 2.0L Petrol · D4 SPU
2016 BMW 420 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 78,607 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 420
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D4 SPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 78,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D4 SPU 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 (D4 SPU) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
D4 SPU Mileage History
- 21/07/202359,246 mi
- 25/07/202463,462 mi+4,216 mi
- 21/07/202569,220 mi+5,758 mi
- 25/07/202569,221 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/202678,607 mi+9,386 mi
Average of roughly 6,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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