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BJ04 COB

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,936 mi
Last recorded94,936 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 COB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 87,438 miles

Offside 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 72,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has multiple cuts but none reaching cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has multiple cuts but none reaching cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 65,798 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (child seats) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,771 miles

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

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

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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BJ04 COB is a 2016 BMW 420 in White 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 BJ04 COB registered?

BJ04 COB is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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