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YY16 UVZ

2016 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,395 mi
Last recorded48,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 UVZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 48,395 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 39,686 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 32,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 24,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 22,539 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 20,242 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,444 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 13,906 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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YY16 UVZ is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY16 UVZ registered?

YY16 UVZ is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YY16 UVZ safe to buy?

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