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2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · A17 SEY

A17 SEY

2016 BMW 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 77,464 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 420
Year / Origin
2016 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,464 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2016 BMW 420 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 77,464 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,746 miles, typical for a ten-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 64,655 miles in February 2022, 65,785 by December 2022, then 67,112 in August 2023, 73,234 in August 2024, and 77,464 in August 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear, and the five tests carry zero advisories or faults, indicating the prior keeper maintained the car to a standard that avoided even minor consumable warnings. Given the absence of any flagged items across suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT data reveals no recurring mechanical concerns. A clean sheet over five successive tests suggests disciplined upkeep rather than deferred work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless record. With the car now just under a year past its last test, verify tyre tread depth, check for incipient underbody corrosion, and confirm the braking system shows no binding calipers or worn suspension components that a visual MOT check might miss. The history supports confidence, but hands-on verification remains sound practice.

A17 SEY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
  • 77,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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A17 SEY Mileage History

  1. 18/02/202264,655 mi
  2. 07/12/202265,785 mi+1,130 mi
  3. 18/08/202367,112 mi+1,327 mi
  4. 16/08/202473,234 mi+6,122 mi
  5. 15/08/202577,464 mi+4,230 mi

Average of roughly 3,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A17 SEY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 420 (A17 SEY) between February 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY