2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · EX66 NHH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding reactive servicing. While the car passed its most recent test on 20 June 2025 at 110,831 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior at 110,775 miles. That failure highlighted multiple critical issues including thin brake pads, scored discs, and a structural bulge in a tyre, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed faults once they reached a legal failure point rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. The record shows a steady accumulation of distance, moving roughly 24,000 miles between July 2022 and June 2024, and another 13,000 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This regular usage suggests typical motorway driving, yet the jump in mileage over the last year correlates with the increased frequency of component failures noted in the 2025 tests, indicating the mileage has accelerated wear on the braking system and rubber components. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record repeatedly flags thin brake pads and worn discs across multiple axles between 2024 and 2025, which often points to sticking calipers or neglected service intervals. The noted edge-wear on the nearside front tyre in the June 2025 advisory suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been flagged by the tester. Given the structural failure of the offside rear tyre, the quality and age of all remaining tyres should be verified to ensure no hidden internal damage exists.