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A16 DPC

2013 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,337 mi
Last recorded120,337 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DPC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 120,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 47,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 43,691 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 43,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35y19 b stone (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 34,318 miles

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

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2024 34,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,960 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2023 27,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 22,049 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 16,593 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,916 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,495 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 64,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,722 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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A16 DPC is a 2013 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was A16 DPC registered?

A16 DPC is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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