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YL65 GLZ

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,902 mi
Last recorded171,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 GLZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 171,902 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 171,902 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 157,199 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 141,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively also pad wear wiring damaged (1.6 (d))

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 12 Jan 2023 123,710 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

presented in wet condition

Pass 29 Jan 2022 106,216 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 89,314 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,092 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 73,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 54,276 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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YL65 GLZ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL65 GLZ registered?

YL65 GLZ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YL65 GLZ safe to buy?

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