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LM16 CZN

2016 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,838 mi
Last recorded180,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 CZN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 180,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 180,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 153,754 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 134,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 134,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 121,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 110,824 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,619 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 78,063 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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LM16 CZN is a 2016 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 77,541 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM16 CZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM16 CZN registered?

LM16 CZN is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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The MOT history for LM16 CZN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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