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DB13 RUS

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,621 mi
Last recorded161,621 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB13 RUS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 161,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 161,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 145,835 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 145,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,439 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 128,439 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,168 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 111,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Suspension arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,652 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,734 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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DB13 RUS is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB13 RUS registered?

DB13 RUS is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DB13 RUS safe to buy?

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