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AF16 FXJ

2016 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 FXJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 144,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 138,831 miles

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

Nearside Front drop link has slight play but not excessive

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 125,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 111,454 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 111,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 99,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,470 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 78,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,865 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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AF16 FXJ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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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What year was AF16 FXJ registered?

AF16 FXJ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 FXJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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