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YL16 UPE

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 UPE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 94,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 73,803 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 71,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 60,477 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF , NSF & OSR TYRE PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED , NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 30 Jun 2023 60,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD EDGE SMALL HOLE SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF , NSF & OSR TYRE PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED , NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 16 Jul 2022 49,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 35,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 26,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,674 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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YL16 UPE is a 2016 BMW 420 in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL16 UPE registered?

YL16 UPE is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is YL16 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 UPE 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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