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YG16 MFD

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 MFD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 97,444 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 97,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 86,954 miles

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

test in wet condition

Pass 2 Feb 2024 77,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre not fitted correctly to side wall instructions

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front (daytime running lights not working)

Fail 1 Feb 2024 77,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Daytime running lights inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 77,709 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed When new tyre fitted possible will foul on lower spring seat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Daytime running lights inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,379 miles

Front Nearside and Offside Daytime running lights inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 59,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Lower spring seat fouling on tyres inner edge (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Nearside and Offside Daytime running lights inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 46,348 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 46,347 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

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

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 38,278 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 38,252 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,269 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 24,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges, sign of wheel require aligning (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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 MFD is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG16 MFD registered?

YG16 MFD is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 4 August 2016.

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