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B3 SFP

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,279 mi
Last recorded59,279 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

RegistrationB3 SFP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,279 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,832 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 46,273 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear differential damp

Pass 1 Apr 2023 41,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 33,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 28,068 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 28,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,017 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,227 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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B3 SFP is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 B3 SFP registered?

B3 SFP is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is B3 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 SFP 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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