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AF66 VZJ

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,678 mi
Last recorded102,678 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 102,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,091 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,498 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,921 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 46,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 VZJ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF66 VZJ?

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What year was AF66 VZJ registered?

AF66 VZJ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 12 October 2016.

Is AF66 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 VZJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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