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AE16 DLO

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,623 mi
Last recorded129,623 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 DLO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 129,623 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 129,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 May 2025 124,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 124,693 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 117,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 104,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 86,671 miles

hand brake high. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,031 miles

both rear wheel rims and nearside front rim slightly bent

Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 30,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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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AE16 DLO 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 AE16 DLO registered?

AE16 DLO is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is AE16 DLO safe to buy?

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