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YJ66 XLV

2016 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,199 mi
Last recorded57,199 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 XLV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 57,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 53,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 50,336 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 50,336 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,138 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,528 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 36,528 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,924 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,560 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 19,337 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 19,337 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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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YJ66 XLV is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YJ66 XLV registered?

YJ66 XLV is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is YJ66 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ66 XLV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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