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A12 PYB

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,570 mi
Last recorded27,570 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PYB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 27,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2026 63,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 59,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 56,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 52,840 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 52,840 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 47,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 39,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 36,081 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 36,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 24,816 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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A12 PYB is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 55,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 PYB registered?

A12 PYB is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is A12 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 PYB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 PYB have outstanding finance?

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