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AF16 EXL

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,304 mi
Last recorded68,304 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 EXL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,304 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 68,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 61,911 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 54,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 48,960 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 48,960 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 but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 38,986 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 36,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bands

brake pads low front and rears

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 EXL is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF16 EXL?

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What year was AF16 EXL registered?

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

Is AF16 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 EXL 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.

Does AF16 EXL have outstanding finance?

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