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C2 BTW

2016 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,912 mi
Last recorded127,912 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 BTW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 127,912 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Missing/slightly effecting exhaust positioning. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - 255/35r19 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - 255/35r19 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,854 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear donut heavily cracking going into rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking quite bad and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded but functioning (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 103,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear donut heavily cracking going into rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking quite bad and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded but functioning (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 83,485 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 83,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,917 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,761 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 45,993 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2021 45,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured in 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,641 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 36,641 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,378 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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C2 BTW is a 2016 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc 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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C2 BTW is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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