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A9 AYP

2016 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,493 mi
Last recorded40,493 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AYP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,558 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 34,089 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 34,089 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,327 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 30,327 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,747 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 27,747 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,168 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

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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A9 AYP is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A9 AYP registered?

A9 AYP is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A9 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 AYP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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