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YF16 VVM

2016 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,544 mi
Last recorded39,544 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VVM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 39,544 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 38,876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 37,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 34,255 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 34,252 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/20 90w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/20 97y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPM'S light on

Fail 24 Apr 2023 34,089 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 28,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 23,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 23,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 20,351 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 VVM is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VVM registered?

YF16 VVM is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is YF16 VVM safe to buy?

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