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SL16 VJY

2016 BMW 430

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,968 mi
Last recorded83,968 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 VJY
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 83,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 68,549 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,159 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2024 61,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 52,967 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 52,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,964 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,297 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,266 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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SL16 VJY 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL16 VJY registered?

SL16 VJY is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is SL16 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 VJY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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