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V26 SYL

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 SYL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 94,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2026 55,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 46,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,513 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,900 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 26,900 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,472 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 77,581 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 19 Dec 2022 77,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 16 Aug 2022 14,748 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,365 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 65,365 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 8,545 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 8,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,823 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 52,791 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,246 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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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V26 SYL is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 10 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 V26 SYL registered?

V26 SYL is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is V26 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V26 SYL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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