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YN16 XJA

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,084 mi
Last recorded96,084 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN16 XJA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 96,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,942 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,721 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 61,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 55,241 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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YN16 XJA 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 87.5%.

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 YN16 XJA registered?

YN16 XJA is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is YN16 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN16 XJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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