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YO16 BLX

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,286 mi
Last recorded95,286 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 BLX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,286 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,837 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,282 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 57,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,098 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 28,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,589 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2020 24,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,045 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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YO16 BLX is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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.

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What year was YO16 BLX registered?

YO16 BLX is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YO16 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO16 BLX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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