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AP16 NBL

2016 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,464 mi
Last recorded83,464 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 NBL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 83,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,522 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 78,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,423 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,978 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,459 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,026 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 58,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam flick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AP16 NBL is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP16 NBL registered?

AP16 NBL is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 26 June 2016.

Is AP16 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 NBL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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