BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A reliable? We analysed 257 real MOT tests across 117 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A.
BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 71 | 91.5% | 25,152 | 35,961 | 53,309 |
| 2021 | 128 | 86.7% | 26,791 | 35,178 | 45,516 |
How Long Does a BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A Last?
Based on 117 BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.
BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.5% MOT pass rate from 71 tests
86.7% MOT pass rate from 128 tests
The best year to buy a used BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 71 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A THIS CAR | 89.9% | 257 | 35,314 mi | — yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot Not Stated | 73.9% | 218 | 152,247 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.9% across 257 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical BMW 420D Xdrve Msprt Pro ED MHEV A owner drives around 8,324 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.