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BA55 REF

2021 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,471 mi
Last recorded41,471 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 42031,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 REF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 41,471 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 41,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 30,895 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 19,062 miles

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

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

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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BA55 REF is a 2021 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 31,008 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 5 years old, this BMW 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA55 REF registered?

BA55 REF is a 2021 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2021.

Is BA55 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 REF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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