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YH66 PDU

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,141 mi
Last recorded155,141 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 PDU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 155,141 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 155,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 140,875 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging behind slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 127,266 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,074 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 114,074 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Breather pipe split allowing unmetered air to enter engine. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 103,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,308 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 82,662 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted outer caliper clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,534 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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YH66 PDU is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YH66 PDU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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