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W5 BCW

2021 BMW 420I M Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 420I M Sport Auto26,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 BCW
MakeBMW
Model420I M Sport Auto
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 34,735 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 34,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn its the straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 27,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 22,153 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420I M Sport Auto?

Based on 15,587 MOT tests across 7,627 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
7,627
On UK Roads
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W5 BCW is a 2021 BMW 420I M Sport Auto 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 420I M Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 26,773 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was W5 BCW registered?

W5 BCW is a 2021 BMW 420I M Sport Auto, first registered on 31 July 2021.

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