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N16 JBX

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,580 mi
Last recorded58,580 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 JBX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 58,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 53,902 miles

differential oil leakage

Pass 13 Sep 2024 48,255 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 42,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 42,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,590 miles

Offside Inner Tie Rod has slight play in ball joint, not excessive

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 29,285 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,610 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 24,568 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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N16 JBX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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What year was N16 JBX registered?

N16 JBX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is N16 JBX safe to buy?

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