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DN16 RTU

2016 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 RTU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 90,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 80,597 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 80,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 68,452 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,598 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,228 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 51,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 41,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front fog light cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2020 41,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front fog light cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,685 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 32,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DN16 RTU is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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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What year was DN16 RTU registered?

DN16 RTU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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