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AP16 PNZ

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,489 mi
Last recorded83,489 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 PNZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 83,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 83,484 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested front brakes grabbing to severely to conduct rbt (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 75,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 67,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 58,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,811 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 51,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,530 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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AP16 PNZ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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AP16 PNZ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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