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YK16 GSU

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,994 mi
Last recorded83,994 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,994 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential output oil seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,160 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 61,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 59,124 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 59,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,362 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,472 miles

OSF tyre wearing outer edge

NSF NSR wheel slight kink

Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,646 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 GSU is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GSU registered?

YK16 GSU is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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