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SM16 LCJ

2016 BMW 435

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,258 mi
Last recorded64,258 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43552,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 64,258 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 64,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 60,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 42,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 40,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 35,208 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 35,208 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 28,218 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 28,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 19,817 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 435?

Based on 117,140 MOT tests across 14,389 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
6,916
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,389
On UK Roads
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SM16 LCJ is a 2016 BMW 435 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 BMW 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 52,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 435 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 435 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM16 LCJ registered?

SM16 LCJ is a 2016 BMW 435, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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