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YK16 FRV

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,395 mi
Last recorded114,395 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 103,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 95,418 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 84,791 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 70,844 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 50,253 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 35,448 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 FRV is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black 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.

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What year was YK16 FRV registered?

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

Is YK16 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 FRV 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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