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BA16 VUL

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,601 mi
Last recorded133,601 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 VUL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 133,601 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 133,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 +Nail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 120,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,803 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 86,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,766 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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BA16 VUL is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA16 VUL registered?

BA16 VUL is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is BA16 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 VUL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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