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A23 XBA

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,490 mi
Last recorded129,490 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 XBA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 129,490 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 123,806 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 123,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,870 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,486 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,515 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and rusty on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and rusty on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,570 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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A23 XBA is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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How do I check the history of A23 XBA?

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What year was A23 XBA registered?

A23 XBA is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A23 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 XBA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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