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YJ16 GYL

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,445 mi
Last recorded107,445 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 GYL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 107,445 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2026 107,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2025 99,629 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,741 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,610 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2021 62,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,649 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,759 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 40,759 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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 GYL is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ16 GYL?

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What year was YJ16 GYL registered?

YJ16 GYL is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is YJ16 GYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 GYL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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