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DE04 KAR

2018 BMW 430

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,256 mi
Last recorded145,256 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 43039,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 KAR
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 145,256 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 145,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 140,663 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 140,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 136,164 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 103,252 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 103,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DE04 KAR is a 2018 BMW 430 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE04 KAR registered?

DE04 KAR is a 2018 BMW 430, first registered on 5 April 2018.

Is DE04 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 KAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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