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YG16 XYJ

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 119,103 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 111,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 103,514 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 103,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,612 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,529 miles

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

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 24 Feb 2021 77,888 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,353 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 XYJ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black 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 XYJ registered?

YG16 XYJ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YG16 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 XYJ 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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