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A9 SWR

2018 BMW 4 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,670 mi
Last recorded19,670 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 4 Series20,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SWR
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 19,670 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 32,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 32,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 31,370 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 30,510 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 7,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,626 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 27,153 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,880 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 25,756 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 22,100 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 25 May 2017 17,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,205 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 13,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 12,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 9,622 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 9,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 9,066 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 8,074 miles

rear tyres wearing off on inside edges

How Reliable is the BMW 4 Series?

Based on 14,824 MOT tests across 1,580 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
6,924
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
1,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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A9 SWR is a 2018 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 4 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 20,557 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 4 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 SWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 4 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 4 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 SWR registered?

A9 SWR is a 2018 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 5 October 2018.

Is A9 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 SWR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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