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AY16 EKO

2016 BMW 430

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 EKO
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,537 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr front bushings slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted time of test ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 77,528 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon print letters! (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon print letters! (0.1 (d))

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

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr front bushings slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted time of test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 73,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 66,887 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 66,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 53,566 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 44,847 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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AY16 EKO is a 2016 BMW 430 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 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 AY16 EKO registered?

AY16 EKO is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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