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AV16 GVD

2016 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,847 mi
Last recorded83,847 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 GVD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 83,847 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,586 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 73,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 68,554 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 51,055 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,767 miles

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

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 16 Jun 2020 38,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,306 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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AV16 GVD is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV16 GVD registered?

AV16 GVD is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is AV16 GVD safe to buy?

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