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B23 DCO

2009 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DCO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 87,407 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 83,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,152 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 78,112 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,618 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,146 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 58,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,392 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 59,377 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,055 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 55,024 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective o ring perished/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 39,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,881 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 37,881 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 32,533 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 26,024 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 25,127 miles

cuts to o/s/f n/s/r tyres but not deep enough to reach cord

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,586 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 7,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,195 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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B23 DCO is a 2009 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B23 DCO is a 2009 BMW 420, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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