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YL16 UXJ

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,377 mi
Last recorded96,377 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 UXJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 96,377 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 96,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 91,431 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 91,431 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,175 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 87,175 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 83,639 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 1 Aug 2022 75,596 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,405 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,429 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 UXJ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL16 UXJ registered?

YL16 UXJ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is YL16 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 UXJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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