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AL55 EAN

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,111 mi
Last recorded123,111 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 EAN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 123,111 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 123,111 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 110,160 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 92,364 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake dust shield slightly loose

Fail 14 Jun 2024 92,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake dust shield slightly loose

Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 42,539 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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AL55 EAN 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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What year was AL55 EAN registered?

AL55 EAN is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AL55 EAN safe to buy?

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