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DC16 JZU

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,653 mi
Last recorded136,653 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 JZU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 136,653 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2025 134,403 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,987 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2024 120,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,910 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 105,909 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,171 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,287 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,012 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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DC16 JZU is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC16 JZU registered?

DC16 JZU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is DC16 JZU safe to buy?

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