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YK16 DFE

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,744 mi
Last recorded86,744 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 DFE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 86,744 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 67,299 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,848 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))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 50,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,423 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 48,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall x3 bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,772 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 36,165 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 32,659 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on outer edge

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 32,659 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegal spacing of characters (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegal spacing of characters (0.1 (d))

Both front tyres worn bald on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 23,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2018 23,116 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegal spacing of characters (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegal spacing of characters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

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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YK16 DFE is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK16 DFE registered?

YK16 DFE is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 5 April 2016.

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