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RA16 UBU

2016 BMW 430

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,150 mi
Last recorded82,150 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 UBU
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,150 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 76,637 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2024 76,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,987 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,217 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 63,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,717 miles

Oil service message on dash All tyres are wearing thin at inside and outside edges

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,992 miles

Deep cut on n/s/r tyre tread close to limit.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,681 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 37,681 miles

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

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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RA16 UBU 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 70%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA16 UBU?

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What year was RA16 UBU registered?

RA16 UBU is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is RA16 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA16 UBU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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