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YR16 XFS

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,839 mi
Last recorded142,839 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 XFS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 142,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,420 miles

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

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,760 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 127,760 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 114,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 99,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 99,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,005 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Feb 2020 75,236 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,279 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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YR16 XFS is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR16 XFS registered?

YR16 XFS is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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