BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Auto (2016)
2016 BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Auto
CarHunch analysed 410 real MOT records for the 2016 BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Auto.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 410 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
This 2016 BMW 420D has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 50%, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a significant red flag for potential buyers. The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially non-existent at 0%, so when failures do occur, they're typically minor or moderate issues rather than safety threats.
At nearly 80,000 miles on the clock, these cars are averaging only 0.13 failures per vehicle, suggesting that when they do pass, they're in reasonable mechanical order—but the low pass rate indicates many need remedial work before they'll get through. Before committing to one of these, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection and factor in the likelihood you'll need repairs to pass MOT; the low advisory count also suggests owners aren't getting early warning signs, making regular servicing by a BMW specialist essential.
The 2016 BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 410 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2016 BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Auto
Based on MOT data from 410 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (100%) | 408 | 95.1% | 0.13 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,918 BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Auto vehicles fall between 61,967 and 96,821 miles.
2016 BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Auto — Still on the Road
Almost all 2016 BMW 420d Gran Coupe M Sport Autos are still on the road.
Strong survival — 156 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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