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DN16 VJL

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,854 mi
Last recorded78,854 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 VJL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 78,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 78,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,882 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,573 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 43,566 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner tread

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,073 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deep cut in tread evident (5.2.3 (e))

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 VJL is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN16 VJL?

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What year was DN16 VJL registered?

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

Is DN16 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN16 VJL 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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