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B18 SBV

2016 BMW M4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,745 mi
Last recorded42,745 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M435,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SBV
MakeBMW
ModelM4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,745 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears approaching limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 42,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears approaching limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 39,496 miles

Front Both shock absorber dust guard/bump stop deteriorated.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear diff has a very slight oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Fail 13 Jun 2025 39,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both shock absorber dust guard/bump stop deteriorated.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wipers slightly smeary

Rear Rear diff has a very slight oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Fail 7 Jun 2024 34,508 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 25 May 2023 31,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil weep/leak from rear diff area

Fail 25 May 2023 31,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil weep/leak from rear diff area

Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff oil leaking

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 20,909 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M4?

Based on 91,745 MOT tests across 13,639 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
4,751
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
13,639
On UK Roads
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B18 SBV is a 2016 BMW M4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 BMW M4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 35,903 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW M4 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 SBV is a 2016 BMW M4, first registered on 10 November 2016.

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