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YJ16 FGW

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,532 mi
Last recorded141,532 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 FGW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 141,532 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2026 141,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 125,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 115,621 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2024 115,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 105,052 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,177 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,584 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,826 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front steering arm showing slight signs of movement

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,431 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad only just over m.o.t. limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad only just over m.o.t. limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured crack / fracture on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad only just over m.o.t. limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad only just over m.o.t. limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,382 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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YJ16 FGW is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was YJ16 FGW registered?

YJ16 FGW is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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