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YP16 BVX

2016 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 BVX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,868 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin in limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp: lens slightly damage

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 118,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin in limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp: lens slightly damage

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 107,548 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 107,496 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front day time running light inoperative.

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

damage to nearside rear inner lamp unit lens but still functioning okay.

tyre pressures low.

Pass 28 Dec 2023 98,112 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Differential has a oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,367 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 66,414 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,022 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 52,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,596 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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YP16 BVX is a 2016 BMW 420 in White 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.

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What year was YP16 BVX registered?

YP16 BVX is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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