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YS16 VBL

2016 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,244 mi
Last recorded93,244 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 VBL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 93,244 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 87,571 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 80,644 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 75,012 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s+n/s ()

Fail 29 Dec 2022 75,001 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing trim missing from o/s/f wing causing sharp edge (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not providing any washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s+n/s ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,877 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 63,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,338 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,044 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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YS16 VBL is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS16 VBL registered?

YS16 VBL is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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The MOT history for YS16 VBL 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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