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AY16 TCU

2016 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,541 mi
Last recorded72,541 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 TCU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 72,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 64,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,414 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 55,349 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 43,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,208 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 36,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,679 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 TCU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY16 TCU?

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What year was AY16 TCU registered?

AY16 TCU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AY16 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 TCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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