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BL16 FXK

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,365 mi
Last recorded78,365 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 FXK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 73,874 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 70,582 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 70,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 56,651 miles

Load on rear seats, unable to test rear belts.

light misting of oil around differential.

Pass 21 May 2021 48,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 42,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,445 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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BL16 FXK is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL16 FXK registered?

BL16 FXK is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is BL16 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 FXK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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