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YL65 JMV

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,355 mi
Last recorded63,355 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 55,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 47,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,587 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure &has bulge 225/40/R19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge in poor condition 225/40/R19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,098 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 35,089 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning Light On Dash Indicates a fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,625 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,012 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around diff.area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,051 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 JMV is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JMV registered?

YL65 JMV is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 18 February 2016.

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