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R31 PFL

2016 BMW 430

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,662 mi
Last recorded64,662 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 PFL
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 64,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,057 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 54,057 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 45,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 43,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,676 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,088 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Sep 2019 21,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 21,468 miles

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

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

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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R31 PFL is a 2016 BMW 430 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R31 PFL registered?

R31 PFL is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is R31 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 PFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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