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S3 GHU

2016 BMW 430

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,999 mi
Last recorded58,999 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 GHU
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 58,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,292 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 55,256 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,720 miles

Offside Rear Outer nail in tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 33,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 26,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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S3 GHU is a 2016 BMW 430 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 GHU?

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What year was S3 GHU registered?

S3 GHU is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is S3 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 GHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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