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YJ66 YSA

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,261 mi
Last recorded171,261 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 YSA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 171,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 153,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Taillight cracked allowing water ingress

Fail 4 Aug 2025 153,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam +Main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Taillight cracked allowing water ingress

Pass 7 Aug 2024 136,363 miles

Central Front when checking play from side to side on o/s/f wheel knocking noise can be heard inside steering rack from thrust piece bush

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,315 miles

Central Rear differential pinion seal leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 85,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 85,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 51,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,274 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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YJ66 YSA 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 YJ66 YSA registered?

YJ66 YSA is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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