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FL16 ADV

2016 BMW 430

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,590 mi
Last recorded146,590 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 ADV
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 146,590 miles

Nearside Front slight fluid seepage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Under body panels fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2026 146,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge wear and cords visable 225/45 R 18 95V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight fluid seepage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Under body panels fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2025 128,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 111,498 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 98,988 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2023 94,510 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,197 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 23,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,115 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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FL16 ADV is a 2016 BMW 430 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL16 ADV registered?

FL16 ADV is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is FL16 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 ADV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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