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EC08 LAK

2016 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 32059,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC08 LAK
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 105,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 99,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 97,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 97,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,576 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi has slight movement (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are lipped advise serviceability is checked at next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 61,945 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,063 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,094 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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EC08 LAK is a 2016 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 59,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EC08 LAK registered?

EC08 LAK is a 2016 BMW 320, first registered on 12 December 2016.

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