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E16 SMA

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,451 mi
Last recorded23,451 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 SMA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 23,451 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 23,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 22,531 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 20,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2023 19,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 17,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,552 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2020 13,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2020

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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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E16 SMA is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 9 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E16 SMA registered?

E16 SMA is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is E16 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 SMA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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