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V20 EAL

2001 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests37 (32 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.5%

Mileage

152,117 mi
Last recorded152,117 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 EAL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

32 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 152,117 miles

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

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2026 151,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2025 164,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 145,994 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 145,721 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 145,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 141,142 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Jun 2024 141,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2023 129,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2023 137,145 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 110,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, feathering outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 133,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 133,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 90,316 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 90,316 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 128,836 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 124,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,223 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,961 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,207 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 37,576 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,170 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,839 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,751 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,346 miles

front number plate is damaged but legible and secure

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade torn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,148 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,270 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 28,343 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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V20 EAL is a 2001 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.5%.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V20 EAL is a 2001 BMW 420, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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