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BU16 LJY

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,416 mi
Last recorded86,416 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LJY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,416 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 86,416 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,531 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 76,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 70,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cut to outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS Warning light on

Fail 16 Mar 2023 69,658 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obstruction by bike rack fitted on rear boot (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cut to outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS Warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 56,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

final output shaft seals appear to be leaking

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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BU16 LJY is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU16 LJY registered?

BU16 LJY is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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