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YK16 DXU

2016 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 DXU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 94,600 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,139 miles

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 9 Feb 2024 81,762 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,113 miles

offside front inner rack end slight play

rear differential leak

Fail 16 Mar 2022 62,113 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres inner edges worn limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front inner rack end slight play

rear differential leak

Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential, Nearside output seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,892 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,554 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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YK16 DXU is a 2016 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXU registered?

YK16 DXU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YK16 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 DXU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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