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YJ65 BKB

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,278 mi
Last recorded111,278 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ65 BKB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 111,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 107,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 103,389 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens is damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2023 103,374 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens is damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,333 miles

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

brake wear light on poss due to rear pads as appear to be low but unable to be sure how low

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Mar 2021 96,741 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 96,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,919 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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YJ65 BKB 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.

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What year was YJ65 BKB registered?

YJ65 BKB is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 18 February 2016.

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