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AF16 GXU

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,739 mi
Last recorded150,739 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 GXU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 150,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 150,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,761 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 136,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 122,001 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,330 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 83,769 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,988 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,807 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,615 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 GXU is a 2016 BMW 420 in White 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

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What year was AF16 GXU registered?

AF16 GXU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is AF16 GXU safe to buy?

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