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YF16 SYR

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,217 mi
Last recorded109,217 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 SYR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 109,217 miles

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

handbrake leaver travel slightly high

Fail 6 Feb 2026 109,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake leaver travel slightly high

Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,063 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 50,568 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 50,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 43,410 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 43,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front 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 28 Mar 2019 25,005 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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YF16 SYR is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF16 SYR registered?

YF16 SYR is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YF16 SYR safe to buy?

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