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SNV 290V

2013 BMW 430

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,844 mi
Last recorded159,844 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 43065,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNV 290V
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 159,844 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 159,844 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements + rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 155,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 149,472 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 149,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 148,315 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 148,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 142,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,289 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer both side’s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 133,289 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer both side’s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 133,130 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 128,001 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 118,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2017 108,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,176 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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SNV 290V is a 2013 BMW 430 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 65,867 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 13 years old, this BMW 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SNV 290V is a 2013 BMW 430, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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