2018 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · YD18 ABA

This BMW 420 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean bill of health in its most recent inspection. The vehicle passed its last MOT on 26 April 2025 at 66,782 miles without a single defect or advisory recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes in April 2024 and April 2023, suggesting the car is currently maintained to a high mechanical standard. The mileage is typical for an eight year old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,348 miles per year. The distance covered between the April 2023 test at 56,716 miles and the April 2025 test at 66,782 miles shows a steady usage pattern of approximately 5,000 miles per annum over the last two years. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest periods of prolonged standing or excessive short-trip city use. The record shows a strange cluster of activity in April 2023, where the vehicle failed twice on 13 April and 24 April before passing on 28 April at 56,716 miles. Since the DVSA record lists no specific defects for these failures, it implies the issues were either minor or rectified immediately. The absence of any mentioned corrosion, suspension bush wear, or brake disc deterioration across three years of testing indicates a well-preserved chassis and drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on consumables that do not always trigger MOT failures until they reach a critical limit. Check the depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the brake pads, as the clean MOT history suggests these have been managed but does not provide specific wear measurements. Verify the service history for oil changes and filter replacements to ensure the engine maintenance matches the clean structural record.