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AJ16 FZL

2016 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 FZL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 95,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 95,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 86,812 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2024 76,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm - Cracking - tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm - Cracking - Tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2024 76,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm - Cracking - tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm - Cracking - Tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 73,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 62,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,588 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,285 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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AJ16 FZL is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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.

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AJ16 FZL is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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