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BG16 RCF

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,522 mi
Last recorded83,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 RCF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 83,522 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 58,832 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 55,988 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearsaide & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 51,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 47,485 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,583 miles

Engine cover/undertray is fitted.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 41,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,893 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 37,417 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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BG16 RCF is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

How do I check the history of BG16 RCF?

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What year was BG16 RCF registered?

BG16 RCF is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is BG16 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 RCF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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