# DN16SWY — BMW 420 MOT History & Vehicle Check

DN16SWY is a Grey BMW 420, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2016-04-30. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DN16SWY — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DN16SWY |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 420 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2016-04-30 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2022-06-10 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 8
- Passes: 4
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 50%
- Total defects recorded: 31

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-14 14:40:15 | PASSED | 98,920 MI | 2022-06-10 00:00:00 |
| 2021-05-14 10:39:28 | FAILED | 98,920 MI | — |
| 2020-06-11 08:02:28 | PASSED | 90,843 MI | 2021-06-10 00:00:00 |
| 2020-06-11 08:02:27 | FAILED | 90,843 MI | — |
| 2020-06-11 07:56:22 | PASSED | 90,843 MI | 2021-06-10 00:00:00 |
| 2020-06-11 07:56:21 | FAILED | 90,843 MI | — |
| 2019-04-12 13:41:15 | PASSED | 62,454 MI | 2020-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2019-04-12 10:25:22 | FAILED | 62,454 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2021-05-14 10:39:28 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

**2020-06-11 08:02:28 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2020-06-11 08:02:27 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2020-06-11 07:56:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2020-06-11 07:56:21 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2019-04-12 10:25:22 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 /y95 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DN16SWY is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DN16SWY. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.