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BT16 WRU

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,962 mi
Last recorded138,962 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 WRU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 138,962 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 129,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 113,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 101,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 101,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 91,881 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 May 2022 91,881 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 81,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,363 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,485 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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BT16 WRU is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT16 WRU registered?

BT16 WRU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is BT16 WRU safe to buy?

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