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CY16 BVE

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,147 mi
Last recorded146,147 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY16 BVE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 146,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 138,319 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 124,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 111,629 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 97,563 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 97,553 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 86,682 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,419 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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CY16 BVE is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CY16 BVE registered?

CY16 BVE is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is CY16 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY16 BVE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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