2014 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · MW64 EHC

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 5 February 2026 at 87,926 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination from 9 February 2023 through to the 2026 test returning a clean result. A failed entry logged on 5 February 2026 at identical mileage carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the same-day pass confirms the car cleared compliance. Annual mileage averages close to 7,300 miles against the car's twelve-year life, a typical use profile for a 2014 BMW 420. The record shows 48,564 miles at the 2023 test, rising to 61,612 by 31 January 2024, then 69,353 on 7 February 2025, and 87,926 by February 2026. The final year added roughly 18,500 miles, over double the prior yearly rate, yet no advisories for tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes appeared at the corresponding test. The sparse, clean ledger gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred rectification. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the car's age and the heavier use in the last twelve months. The absence of flagged coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions faults in the MOT data does not exempt the drivetrain mounts and steering linkages from wear checks. Verify the service history matches the 2025 to 2026 mileage jump, and confirm no outstanding manufacturer recalls affect the chassis or braking system.