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YK16 FXU

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,241 mi
Last recorded108,241 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 108,241 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 28 Sep 2024 91,958 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,091 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,407 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 68,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator O/S , N/S (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,869 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 54,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 32,898 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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 FXU 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.

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What year was YK16 FXU registered?

YK16 FXU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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