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YL16 VJG

2016 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,913 mi
Last recorded133,913 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VJG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 133,913 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 133,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 115,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,056 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 70,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,844 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 VJG is a 2016 BMW 420 in Silver 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

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What year was YL16 VJG registered?

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

Is YL16 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VJG 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.

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