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YL16 VMX

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 128,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear differential leaking but not to excess

Pass 3 Dec 2022 86,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,087 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,779 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,676 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))

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 VMX is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMX registered?

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

Is YL16 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VMX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL16 VMX have outstanding finance?

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