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How reliable is the BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
89% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,995 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 89%.

First-time inspection pass rate89%
Dangerous defect rate
3.9%
Retest rate
15.5%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
46,876 km
Age 5
-
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 33 vehicles
Bottom 10%
1,955 km
Low 25%
6,632 km
Median
12,710 km
High 25%
18,127 km
Top 10%
27,558 km
Most common inspection failures
A tyre seriously damaged2.8%
A tyre seriously damaged2.1%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.3%
A tyre cords visible or damaged1.1%
Where failures most often occur
Rear Nearside(2.4%)
Front Nearside(2.3%)
Rear Offside(1.7%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto reliability by year

How the BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202096.3%–
202189%–
202295.7%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto as a model. The reliability of any individual BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 89%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto?

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre seriously damaged (2.8% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (2.1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.3% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.1% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto?

For a typical BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 46,876 km at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific BMW 420d M Sport Mhev Auto before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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