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A17 TAB

2016 BMW 430

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,135 mi
Last recorded86,135 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TAB
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 86,135 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 86,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 82,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,535 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 45,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,154 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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A17 TAB is a 2016 BMW 430 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 51,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 TAB registered?

A17 TAB is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is A17 TAB safe to buy?

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