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AY16 EJD

2016 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 EJD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 51,676 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 50,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 47,910 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 44,918 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 44,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 41,069 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam Removed ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,142 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 37,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 33,261 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 30,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre tread low at 2.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear tyre tread low at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,104 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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AY16 EJD is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY16 EJD registered?

AY16 EJD is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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