2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · LO16 CKS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 87,859 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of minor neglect in 2024. While the car previously exhibited minor wear-related issues, the clean sheet from the latest test suggests that the previous owner addressed identified faults and maintained the vehicle to a functional standard recently. The mileage pattern is consistent with a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. The data shows a significant jump of 18,460 miles covered between October 2023 and September 2024, followed by a similar rapid accumulation of 18,500 miles in the following year. This steady usage indicates the car has not been sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for rubber components and mechanical seals, though it places a consistent load on consumable items such as the braking system and suspension components. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the braking system and tyre condition during a physical walk-around. The 2024 test flagged the offside front inner brake disc as pitted and scored, and while this may have been replaced, the buyer should check the remaining discs for uneven wear or thinness. Additionally, the failure in 2023 due to a nearside rear tyre bulge and the sidewall damage in 2024 suggest a history of impact damage or poor tyre maintenance, necessitating a thorough check of the current rubber. Given the age and mileage, verifying the suspension bushes and bushings for wear is also advisable to ensure no structural degradation has occurred from the consistent mileage accumulation.