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BL16 FYJ

2016 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,157 mi
Last recorded123,157 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 123,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low at edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge of tread/close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,432 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 427,874 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 30,337 miles

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

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 FYJ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Silver 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 BL16 FYJ registered?

BL16 FYJ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is BL16 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 FYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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