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BN66 SWU

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,611 mi
Last recorded87,611 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 SWU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 87,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 74,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,484 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 55,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but bald on inner edge....225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 46,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (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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BN66 SWU is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black 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 BN66 SWU registered?

BN66 SWU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 6 October 2016.

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