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M5 PFH

2017 BMW 430

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests38 (27 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

48,352 mi
Last recorded48,352 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 43044,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PFH
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 48,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 170,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 38,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 25,086 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 25,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 168,946 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 168,943 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested footbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 25,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 168,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 22,453 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 166,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear, near rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

leak from diff

Fail 5 Nov 2021 166,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground lambda plugs (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear, near rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

leak from diff

Pass 28 Sep 2021 18,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 162,583 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2020 14,072 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 160,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too both front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too both rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 157,300 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 154,598 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 151,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 151,364 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 142,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 135,401 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 135,401 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 128,304 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear differential has slight oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 128,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 120,224 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front flexi brake pipe twisted

Fail 8 Nov 2011 120,217 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front flexi brake pipe twisted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,152 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,788 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 99,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 90,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,242 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 71,223 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 60,383 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing close to 1.6mm

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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M5 PFH is a 2017 BMW 430 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

Across all 2017 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 44,650 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 9 years old, this BMW 430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M5 PFH is a 2017 BMW 430, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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