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BW16 XSU

2016 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,302 mi
Last recorded81,302 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 XSU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 81,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 81,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 75,510 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,579 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))

engine undertray fitted front to rear obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components

Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,474 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,177 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,242 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 46,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,690 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 40,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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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BW16 XSU is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BW16 XSU registered?

BW16 XSU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is BW16 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 XSU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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