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FJ16 XGK

2016 BMW 430

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,957 mi
Last recorded151,957 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 XGK
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 151,957 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 141,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 141,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Castor arm bush worn/leaking fluid. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 130,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,824 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 114,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF tension strut bush split and leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 100,524 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 100,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,906 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,915 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,067 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 63,067 miles

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

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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FJ16 XGK is a 2016 BMW 430 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FJ16 XGK registered?

FJ16 XGK is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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