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YF16 VNY

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,309 mi
Last recorded43,309 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VNY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 43,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 38,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 38,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 30,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 30,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,862 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre perished and cuts in tread.

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 8 Aug 2022 23,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre perished and cuts in tread.

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 18,665 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 27 Jul 2021 18,665 miles

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

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 13,355 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 13,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 11,322 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 VNY is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VNY registered?

YF16 VNY is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YF16 VNY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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