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CS16 LAM

2016 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,374 mi
Last recorded88,374 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS16 LAM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 88,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flexible joint burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 88,369 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Flexible joint burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 73,598 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 73,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,079 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 65,717 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 65,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge 1.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 57,373 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 39,674 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,632 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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CS16 LAM is a 2016 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 55,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CS16 LAM registered?

CS16 LAM is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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