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BA66 ZFD

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,274 mi
Last recorded177,274 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA66 ZFD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 177,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 172,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 168,413 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 168,411 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 147,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure Crack (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 147,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure Crack (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 124,971 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 124,971 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 113,799 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 113,799 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 105,169 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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BA66 ZFD is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BA66 ZFD registered?

BA66 ZFD is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is BA66 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA66 ZFD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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