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SJ16 JFW

2016 BMW 430

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,223 mi
Last recorded75,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 JFW
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 75,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (245/40R19 Y RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 75,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (245/40R19 Y RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 70,330 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,053 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2023 52,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 39,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 25,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 13,841 miles

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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SJ16 JFW is a 2016 BMW 430 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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.

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What year was SJ16 JFW registered?

SJ16 JFW is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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