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YG16 GJW

2016 BMW 420

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,137 mi
Last recorded78,137 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 GJW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,137 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,353 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,770 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 55,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 48,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 32,859 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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YG16 GJW is a 2016 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG16 GJW registered?

YG16 GJW is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is YG16 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 GJW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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