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L16 MSG

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,020 mi
Last recorded81,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MSG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 81,020 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2025 76,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 53,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 57,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,786 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 50,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 45,926 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,726 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 36,634 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 36,554 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 28,970 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 20 Nov 2019 20,584 miles

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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L16 MSG is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L16 MSG registered?

L16 MSG is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 22 December 2016.

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