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A242 GAN

2016 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,424 mi
Last recorded49,424 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA242 GAN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 49,424 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 47,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,691 miles

covers missing obscuring components

Fail 30 Jul 2024 39,691 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

covers missing obscuring components

Pass 25 Jul 2023 32,091 miles

body and engine covering fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2022 24,644 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 20,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 18,941 miles

Front Wipers Smearing

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 16,620 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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A242 GAN is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 A242 GAN?

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What year was A242 GAN registered?

A242 GAN is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A242 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A242 GAN 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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