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YF65 XAU

2016 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,283 mi
Last recorded75,283 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF65 XAU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 75,283 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,168 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 66,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 56,166 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,835 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,932 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,649 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 29,085 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 29,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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YF65 XAU is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF65 XAU registered?

YF65 XAU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YF65 XAU safe to buy?

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