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YG16 XXR

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,187 mi
Last recorded112,187 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 XXR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 112,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 100,242 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 100,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Halo lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 69,557 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative slight damage to headlight washer and bumper (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Nov 2022 69,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect weld cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative slight damage to headlight washer and bumper (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 34,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 21,650 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 XXR is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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YG16 XXR is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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