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J26 AJM

2016 BMW 430

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,758 mi
Last recorded69,758 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 AJM
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 69,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 69,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,157 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excess travel but still meets requirements.

Fail 22 Mar 2025 65,156 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excess travel but still meets requirements.

Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,002 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 45,612 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower stone damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 26,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,659 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,820 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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J26 AJM 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 J26 AJM registered?

J26 AJM is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 9 July 2016.

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