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BW16 ZGK

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,556 mi
Last recorded99,556 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 ZGK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2553519RF ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2254019RF ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 99,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2553519RF ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2254019RF ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 85,434 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 2254019RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,202 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,707 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 2553519RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2022 57,670 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 57,576 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 14,263 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,132 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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BW16 ZGK is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGK registered?

BW16 ZGK is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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