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ET18 TFO

2018 BMW 430

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,921 mi
Last recorded50,921 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 43039,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 TFO
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 50,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 50,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,630 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 38,512 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 38,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,788 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 22,514 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,020 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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ET18 TFO is a 2018 BMW 430 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET18 TFO registered?

ET18 TFO is a 2018 BMW 430, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is ET18 TFO safe to buy?

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