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YK17 UAM

2017 BMW 430

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,133 mi
Last recorded189,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 43044,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 UAM
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 189,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 189,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Inner bush front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 189,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2025 163,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 139,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 104,859 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,280 miles

Nearside 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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YK17 UAM is a 2017 BMW 430 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 44,650 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 9 years old, this BMW 430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK17 UAM registered?

YK17 UAM is a 2017 BMW 430, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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