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BC16 PXY

2016 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,389 mi
Last recorded85,389 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 PXY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 85,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,451 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 76,446 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,386 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on (inner edge)

Pass 21 Aug 2023 57,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 56,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,129 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 49,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 37,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 26,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,190 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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BC16 PXY is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC16 PXY registered?

BC16 PXY is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BC16 PXY safe to buy?

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