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AF16 CEU

2016 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,922 mi
Last recorded97,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 CEU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,922 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,836 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 73,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2023 63,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 54,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,252 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 45,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 35,810 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,512 miles

Nearside Front headlamp securing device coming away from bonding of bumper.

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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AF16 CEU is a 2016 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF16 CEU?

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What year was AF16 CEU registered?

AF16 CEU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 CEU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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