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F16 SYR

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,232 mi
Last recorded145,232 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 SYR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 145,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 127,955 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 127,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveller missing (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,258 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 95,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 56,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 21,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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F16 SYR is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 9 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 F16 SYR?

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What year was F16 SYR registered?

F16 SYR is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is F16 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 SYR 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.

Does F16 SYR have outstanding finance?

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