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YL16 VTC

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,668 mi
Last recorded93,668 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 93,668 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,103 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 78,370 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,487 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,883 miles

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

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 VTC is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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

How do I check the history of YL16 VTC?

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What year was YL16 VTC registered?

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

Is YL16 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VTC shows 8 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 VTC have outstanding finance?

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