2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · ET16 FTA
2016 BMW 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 181,152 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 420
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
ET16 FTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 181,152 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: Good
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ET16 FTA Mileage History
- 19/11/2021107,543 mi
- 08/11/2022128,170 mi+20,627 mi
- 13/11/2023149,335 mi+21,165 mi
- 30/10/2024162,354 mi+13,019 mi
- 01/12/2025181,152 mi+18,798 mi
Average of roughly 18,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ET16 FTA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 420 (ET16 FTA) between November 2021 and December 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.
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