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BL16 UPB

2016 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,362 mi
Last recorded85,362 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 UPB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 85,362 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 82,786 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,594 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,820 miles

full under body shields fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2021 69,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

full under body shields fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 45,087 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 UPB is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 UPB registered?

BL16 UPB is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is BL16 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 UPB 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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