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1980 EJ

2018 BMW 430

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,325 mi
Last recorded49,325 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 43039,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1980 EJ
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 49,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 43,615 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 37,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 32,132 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 32,028 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 18,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 18,657 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 430?

Based on 107,083 MOT tests across 14,316 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
7,295
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,316
On UK Roads
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1980 EJ is a 2018 BMW 430 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1980 EJ registered?

1980 EJ is a 2018 BMW 430, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is 1980 EJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1980 EJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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