2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · WN16 EMX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on April 4 2026 at 117,068 miles. While the car failed on that same day due to a defective nearside front headlamp on the dipped beam, the immediate rectification resulted in a clean certificate with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has secured three consecutive passes without any structural or major mechanical failures in the last three testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,700 miles annually. Between April 2023 at 84,163 miles and April 2026 at 117,068 miles, the car covered 32,905 miles, maintaining a steady rate of roughly 11,000 miles per year. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has been driven consistently rather than left to sit idle for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the preservation of engine seals and rubber-based components. A buyer should focus on the condition of the tyres, as the 2023 test already flagged rear tyres at 3mm, which is nearing the legal limit for performance driving. Given the high mileage, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to check for premature wear, as these components often degrade significantly at this interval. The record shows no history of corrosion or brake issues, but a manual check of the chassis for structural integrity remains standard practice for a BMW of this age and mileage.