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VE17 MLK

2017 BMW 430

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,917 mi
Last recorded206,917 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 43044,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE17 MLK
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 206,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 206,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 180,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 180,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 160,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 137,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,796 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 103,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020

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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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VE17 MLK is a 2017 BMW 430 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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VE17 MLK is a 2017 BMW 430, first registered on 17 June 2017.

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