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YJ65 BWS

2016 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,554 mi
Last recorded82,554 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ65 BWS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 82,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,820 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 75,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,024 miles

Nearside Front washer jet insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2023 71,024 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,795 miles

emissions to clean to pick up

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,586 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arms have play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 54,586 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arms have play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 43,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 29,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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 BWS is a 2016 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BWS registered?

YJ65 BWS is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 25 February 2016.

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