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DL16 UEA

2016 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,446 mi
Last recorded83,446 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 UEA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,446 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (225/40/18rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (2554018rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 71,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 56,031 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 May 2021 48,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both N/S&O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both N/S&O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both N/S&O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both N/S&O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 34,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

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

Pass 31 May 2019 25,925 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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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DL16 UEA is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 DL16 UEA registered?

DL16 UEA is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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