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YG16 XEB

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,601 mi
Last recorded132,601 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 XEB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 132,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 118,322 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 118,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 106,602 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,095 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2022 70,893 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,713 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))

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 XEB is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XEB registered?

YG16 XEB is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is YG16 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 XEB 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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