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YF16 TGJ

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,095 mi
Last recorded81,095 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 TGJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,095 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 81,095 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,654 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 56,654 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 49,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,822 miles

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 25 Feb 2019 37,061 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 37,061 miles

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

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 TGJ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey 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 TGJ registered?

YF16 TGJ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is YF16 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 TGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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