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YF16 WLV

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,731 mi
Last recorded147,731 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 147,731 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 147,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 89,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 41,481 miles

Central Front under trays fitted obsureing engine parts

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 26,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 26,444 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 WLV is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLV registered?

YF16 WLV is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YF16 WLV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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