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AK16 SCV

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,625 mi
Last recorded94,625 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 SCV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 94,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,344 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2024 89,344 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,607 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and Offside rear ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 54,624 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 SCV 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.

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What year was AK16 SCV registered?

AK16 SCV is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is AK16 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 SCV 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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