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H17 SHM

2018 BMW 4 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,381 mi
Last recorded50,381 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 4 Series20,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 SHM
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 50,381 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 42,822 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 42,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 34,294 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 25,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 16,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 14,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 13,591 miles

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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H17 SHM is a 2018 BMW 4 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H17 SHM, 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

How do I check the history of H17 SHM?

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What year was H17 SHM registered?

H17 SHM is a 2018 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 26 January 2018.

Is H17 SHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 SHM 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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