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BX04 JAY

2011 BMW 420

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests48 (41 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate85.4%

Mileage

21,661 mi
Last recorded21,661 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 JAY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

41 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 21,661 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjust markings out of line (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 93,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 95,154 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 90,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 20,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,431 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 85,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,872 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 18,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,812 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 73,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 15,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,584 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,477 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 14,595 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 14,015 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 14,015 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,478 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,822 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2021 50,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,781 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,588 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 12,588 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam high and low beam swapped (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,957 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,726 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 22,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 9,201 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,530 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 38,208 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 7,114 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 6,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,197 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 25,195 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 5,344 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 4,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2011 2,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 2,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 2,855 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 2,624 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 2,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 2,484 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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BX04 JAY is a 2011 BMW 420 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.4%.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX04 JAY is a 2011 BMW 420, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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