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AK16 PHV

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 PHV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 135,082 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 129,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 121,720 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 121,720 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 113,740 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

propshaft bush starting to split and perish

Fail 15 Jul 2022 113,740 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

propshaft bush starting to split and perish

Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,087 miles

Front number plate deteriorated slightly

Front windscreen, Stone chips

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,350 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 99,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,457 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 86,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,696 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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AK16 PHV is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was AK16 PHV registered?

AK16 PHV is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is AK16 PHV safe to buy?

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