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C8 ALA

2013 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,557 mi
Last recorded122,557 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 ALA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 121,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,493 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,249 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,441 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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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C8 ALA is a 2013 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 ALA registered?

C8 ALA is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is C8 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 ALA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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