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YJ16 GBD

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,815 mi
Last recorded74,815 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 GBD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 74,815 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread. 225/45/r18-91v RunFlat

Both rear tyres wearing low on central tread. 255/40/r18-99y RunFlat

Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,231 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 24,792 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 20,631 miles

off side front worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2021 16,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 11,617 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 GBD is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ16 GBD registered?

YJ16 GBD is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is YJ16 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 GBD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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