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SW16 LKU

2016 BMW 435

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,323 mi
Last recorded117,323 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 43552,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 LKU
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 117,323 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 106,689 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,365 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 61,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,608 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 46,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 10,977 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 10,935 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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SW16 LKU is a 2016 BMW 435 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW16 LKU registered?

SW16 LKU is a 2016 BMW 435, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is SW16 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 LKU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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