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AE16 UPL

2016 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,505 mi
Last recorded72,505 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UPL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 72,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 51,132 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 46,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 38,880 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2022 38,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 33,306 miles

Nearside Front head light aim high,but not excessive

Pass 16 May 2020 30,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 27,197 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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AE16 UPL is a 2016 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE16 UPL?

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What year was AE16 UPL registered?

AE16 UPL is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AE16 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 UPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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