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YK16 HYV

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,947 mi
Last recorded53,947 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 53,947 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 53,947 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 43,892 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 43,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 36,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 31,612 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 29,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 23,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,800 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 HYV is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK16 HYV registered?

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

Is YK16 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 HYV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK16 HYV have outstanding finance?

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