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R55 BAL

2014 BMW 430

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,423 mi
Last recorded105,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 43066,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BAL
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 105,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,208 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 94,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,981 miles

Front windscreen washer jet power is poor

Front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,820 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 73,794 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 61,902 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,819 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 46,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,742 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 37,742 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R55 BAL is a 2014 BMW 430 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 66,836 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 12 years old, this BMW 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R55 BAL registered?

R55 BAL is a 2014 BMW 430, first registered on 26 July 2014.

Is R55 BAL safe to buy?

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