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LJ16 VBE

2016 BMW 320

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,921 mi
Last recorded153,921 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 32059,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 VBE
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 153,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corrosion outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 150,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 145,339 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 145,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are lipped & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 143,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 141,130 miles

Front both front tyres on 3mm wearing on edges

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 141,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front both front tyres on 3mm wearing on edges

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,919 miles

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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LJ16 VBE is a 2016 BMW 320 in Grey 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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LJ16 VBE is a 2016 BMW 320, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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