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YL65 KJX

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,879 mi
Last recorded87,879 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 KJX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,879 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 87,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 86,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 85,857 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 85,845 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,947 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 72,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225,45,18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255,40,18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,377 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 48,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 44,654 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225,45,18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 32,590 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges cords will show soon

Fail 28 Jan 2019 27,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 KJX is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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.

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What year was YL65 KJX registered?

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

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