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YD16 GLZ

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,545 mi
Last recorded79,545 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 GLZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 79,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,723 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 59,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,287 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,720 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 49,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2021 43,303 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,324 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 37,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 26,353 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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YD16 GLZ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD16 GLZ registered?

YD16 GLZ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is YD16 GLZ safe to buy?

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