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SM16 EAK

2016 BMW 430

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 EAK
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,601 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,539 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,440 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 39,555 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 28,798 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2019 28,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SM16 EAK is a 2016 BMW 430 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 51,575 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SM16 EAK registered?

SM16 EAK is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is SM16 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 EAK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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