2016 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · RE12 LAM
2016 BMW 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 91,676 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 420
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RE12 LAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 91,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE12 LAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 420 (RE12 LAM) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER/OUTER. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RE12 LAM Mileage History
- 08/02/202354,220 mi
- 04/04/202354,230 mi+10 mi
- 03/04/202472,523 mi+18,293 mi
- 22/08/202583,478 mi+10,955 mi
- 19/08/202691,676 mi+8,198 mi
Average of roughly 10,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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