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SM16 UBG

2016 BMW 435

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 43552,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 UBG
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 98,905 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 98,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,513 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 65,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked outer wall /wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS warning illuminated

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,988 miles

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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SM16 UBG 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 SM16 UBG registered?

SM16 UBG is a 2016 BMW 435, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is SM16 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 UBG 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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