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BMW 420 Registrations by Year

There are 70,570 BMW 420 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 70,570 BMW 420 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1984 to 2026.

More were registered in 2017 than any other year (12,918 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 83.5% for 2013 cars up to 89.6% for 2021 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

86.5%

MOT pass rate

70,570

On UK roads

51,116

Median mileage

13 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse BMW 420 registrations by year

26 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

392 plates 89.6% pass 31,008 mi

3,201 plates 88.9% pass 30,852 mi

8,055 plates 87.7% pass 35,978 mi

11,042 plates 88.1% pass 39,991 mi

12,918 plates 88.0% pass 48,418 mi

12,872 plates 86.9% pass 55,476 mi

11,920 plates 85.6% pass 59,194 mi

9,211 plates 84.1% pass 62,193 mi

694 plates 83.5% pass 68,535 mi

BMW 420 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many BMW 420s are there in the UK?

There are 70,570 BMW 420 registrations on record across model years 1984 to 2026.

Which year had the most BMW 420s registered?

2017 — 12,918 BMW 420s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a BMW 420?

The typical BMW 420 has covered around 51,116 miles.

Which BMW 420 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 2021 BMW 420 has the highest pass rate at 89.6%.

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