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YG16 XYS

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 111,843 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs - covers peeling away (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips on nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 104,044 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,380 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,717 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,832 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 51,497 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limits / just legal at 3.mm 255 / 35 / 19 r f t

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d.s.m to read or pick up

Pass 27 Mar 2020 47,490 miles

Nearside Front lens cracked

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 47,490 miles

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

Nearside Front lens cracked

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R19 (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 XYS 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 XYS registered?

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

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