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YK16 FVT

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,845 mi
Last recorded125,845 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 FVT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 125,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 13 May 2026 125,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is also worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 20 May 2025 111,191 miles

Nearside Front brake reaction bushes slight play

Offside Front brake reaction bushes slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2025 110,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2024 96,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 82,836 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,951 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 71,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 65,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,698 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge has slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit + Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit + Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge has slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit + Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit + Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,154 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 FVT is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK16 FVT registered?

YK16 FVT is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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