2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · YF16 UPM
2016 BMW 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2016. Recorded mileage 111,894 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 420
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,894 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.
YF16 UPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 111,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YF16 UPM Mileage History
- 11/07/202384,017 mi
- 11/07/202384,020 mi+3 mi
- 18/07/202493,850 mi+9,830 mi
- 01/08/2025102,142 mi+8,292 mi
- 14/08/2026111,894 mi+9,752 mi
Average of roughly 9,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF16 UPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 420 (YF16 UPM) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
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