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YJ16 VKU

2016 BMW 428

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,462 mi
Last recorded86,462 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42841,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 VKU
MakeBMW
Model428
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,462 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 86,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,689 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 77,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,676 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,917 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 70,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,124 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,937 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 65,937 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,822 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 428?

Based on 30,256 MOT tests across 3,164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
5,426
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
3,164
On UK Roads
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YJ16 VKU is a 2016 BMW 428 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 428 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 41,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 428 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 428 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ16 VKU registered?

YJ16 VKU is a 2016 BMW 428, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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