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FT18 TGE

2018 BMW 4 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,712 mi
Last recorded48,712 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 4 Series20,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT18 TGE
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,712 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,815 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 41,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35/zr19 michelin pilot sport 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 31,675 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 26,614 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 26,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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FT18 TGE is a 2018 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FT18 TGE, 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.

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What year was FT18 TGE registered?

FT18 TGE is a 2018 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 12 May 2018.

Is FT18 TGE safe to buy?

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