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YA16 JKZ

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,736 mi
Last recorded125,736 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 JKZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm / 255,35 19 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 64,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,871 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 42,896 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 42,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 34,617 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,840 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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YA16 JKZ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

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What year was YA16 JKZ registered?

YA16 JKZ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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