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YF16 WLK

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,847 mi
Last recorded142,847 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,847 miles

Manufactures inner wheel arch covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 30 Apr 2026 142,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Manufactures inner wheel arch covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 134,856 miles

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Fail 2 May 2025 134,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size: 255/35/ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 3 May 2024 127,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 119,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 112,617 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 112,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 105,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,756 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 WLK 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.

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What year was YF16 WLK registered?

YF16 WLK is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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