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VA16 FCL

2016 BMW 435

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,905 mi
Last recorded116,905 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43552,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 FCL
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 116,905 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 112,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 112,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 101,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,277 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2022 83,449 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,759 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 17 Jun 2019 47,039 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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VA16 FCL is a 2016 BMW 435 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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VA16 FCL is a 2016 BMW 435, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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