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L16 YAK

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,771 mi
Last recorded142,771 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 YAK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 142,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,176 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 127,005 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 109,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,160 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 YAK is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L16 YAK registered?

L16 YAK is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is L16 YAK safe to buy?

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