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2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · GE05 MER

GE05 MER

2016 BMW 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 97,750 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 420
Year / Origin
2016 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,750 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Dec 2026
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean roadworthiness status at its most recent inspection. The November 2025 test at 97,750 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a period of consistent passing since 2019, suggesting the vehicle has been subject to regular, routine upkeep. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical annual usage of approximately 6,000 to 9,000 miles. Between December 2023 and November 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 11,223 miles, which aligns with the previous annual averages. There are no signs of excessive or erratic mileage spikes that would suggest heavy commercial use or long periods of inactivity. The only recorded issue in the recent history occurred during the November 2024 test at 92,335 miles, where the tester flagged both the nearside rear and offside front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges. This indicates a minor lapse in monitoring consumable wear, though the subsequent clean test in late 2025 suggests these tyres were replaced or the issue was addressed. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the tyre condition and alignment, as the edge wear noted in 2024 can sometimes indicate suspension geometry issues or worn bushes. Given the vehicle is approaching the 100,000-mile mark, a thorough check of the braking system, including disc thickness and caliper operation, and an assessment of the suspension components for play or leaks would be prudent to ensure the current clean MOT status remains representative of the car's mechanical condition.

GE05 MER Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
  • 97,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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GE05 MER Mileage History

  1. 01/12/202177,500 mi
  2. 02/12/202282,125 mi+4,625 mi
  3. 02/12/202386,527 mi+4,402 mi
  4. 27/11/202492,335 mi+5,808 mi
  5. 29/11/202597,750 mi+5,415 mi

Average of roughly 5,069 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GE05 MER MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Jul 2026, 12:39
MOT Analysis

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 (GE05 MER) between December 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY