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VE16 KNS

2016 BMW 430

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43051,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 KNS
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 64,439 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 64,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 60,827 miles

Nearside Rear noise coming from brakes when doing brake test

Offside Rear noise coming from brakes when doing brake test

Pass 9 Jun 2023 56,710 miles

Front Washers weak

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 56,703 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Washers weak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 53,341 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,844 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2019 33,109 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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VE16 KNS is a 2016 BMW 430 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 51,575 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 10 years old, this BMW 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE16 KNS registered?

VE16 KNS is a 2016 BMW 430, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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