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BH51 SAN

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,808 mi
Last recorded83,808 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH51 SAN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 83,808 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 44,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 38,182 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 31,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,473 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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BH51 SAN is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BH51 SAN registered?

BH51 SAN is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is BH51 SAN safe to buy?

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