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A81 BBS

2016 BMW 435

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,120 mi
Last recorded89,120 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 43552,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 BBS
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 89,120 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,993 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 64,075 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft oil seal starting to leak

Pass 20 Nov 2021 50,564 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 40,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,917 miles

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

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

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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A81 BBS is a 2016 BMW 435 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

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What year was A81 BBS registered?

A81 BBS is a 2016 BMW 435, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is A81 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A81 BBS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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