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AE16 YWM

2016 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,902 mi
Last recorded72,902 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,902 miles

Offside play in steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2026 72,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside play in steering rack

oil leak from differential

Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,567 miles

Differential wet

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both cross arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 60,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper blades - smearing

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,017 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both rear differential output shaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 44,610 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 44,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 7 Mar 2020 35,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 28,239 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 YWM is a 2016 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWM registered?

AE16 YWM is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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