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HIW 298

2018 BMW 440

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,704 mi
Last recorded131,704 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 44033,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIW 298
MakeBMW
Model440
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 131,704 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 131,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 111,370 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,664 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 93,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 52,287 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,044 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 440?

Based on 33,206 MOT tests across 5,125 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
5,908
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
5,125
On UK Roads
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HIW 298 is a 2018 BMW 440 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 440 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 33,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 440 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 440 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HIW 298?

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What year was HIW 298 registered?

HIW 298 is a 2018 BMW 440, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is HIW 298 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIW 298 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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