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SB04 FAB

2016 BMW 435

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,002 mi
Last recorded191,002 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43552,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 FAB
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 191,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 173,749 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 158,276 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 148,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 148,291 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached dropped down in hub mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 113,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,738 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 58,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

final drive output shaft seals leaking

How Reliable is the BMW 435?

Based on 117,140 MOT tests across 14,389 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
6,916
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,389
On UK Roads
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SB04 FAB is a 2016 BMW 435 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 52,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 435 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 435 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SB04 FAB registered?

SB04 FAB is a 2016 BMW 435, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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