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YL16 VME

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,321 mi
Last recorded96,321 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VME
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,321 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Os ns (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,533 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 52,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn bad on inner edge causing a bulge/ridge around the circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,339 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 33,342 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 VME is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black 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 VME registered?

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

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