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YL16 VFH

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,284 mi
Last recorded100,284 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 91,131 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,928 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 83,928 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,968 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,306 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 VFH is a 2016 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

How do I check the history of YL16 VFH?

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What year was YL16 VFH registered?

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

Is YL16 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VFH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL16 VFH have outstanding finance?

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