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YF16 VCM

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,298 mi
Last recorded80,298 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VCM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 80,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 80,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 77,305 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,548 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 74,546 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycome back ground (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycome back ground (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,829 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,580 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,864 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 65,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,543 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 VCM is a 2016 BMW 420 in White 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 YF16 VCM registered?

YF16 VCM is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is YF16 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 VCM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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