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AF66 VVL

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,886 mi
Last recorded128,886 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 VVL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 128,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,180 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,073 miles

Boot damage

Fail 30 Sep 2022 85,072 miles

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

Boot damage

Small splits in both rear tyres

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,560 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,017 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pad sensor unattached from front brake pad

Fail 9 Sep 2019 49,017 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pad sensor unattached from front brake pad

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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AF66 VVL is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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How do I check the history of AF66 VVL?

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What year was AF66 VVL registered?

AF66 VVL is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is AF66 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 VVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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