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SM16 YVU

2016 BMW 430

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

42,692 mi
Last recorded42,692 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 YVU
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 42,692 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 41,038 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 36,454 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 32,750 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 28,747 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 28,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 23,986 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,279 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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SM16 YVU is a 2016 BMW 430 in Blue 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM16 YVU registered?

SM16 YVU is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SM16 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 YVU 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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