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LJ16 XEL

2016 BMW 430

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,562 mi
Last recorded97,562 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 XEL
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,562 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,468 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 94,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 RUN FLAT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 68,408 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 68,330 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,565 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 20,803 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,303 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential has a leak (8.4.1 (a) (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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LJ16 XEL is a 2016 BMW 430 in Grey 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 LJ16 XEL registered?

LJ16 XEL is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is LJ16 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 XEL 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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