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J21 VDS

2017 BMW M4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,892 mi
Last recorded53,892 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M431,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 VDS
MakeBMW
ModelM4
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 53,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,263 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 43,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 28,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 13,609 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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J21 VDS is a 2017 BMW M4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW M4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 31,527 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 9 years old, this BMW M4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J21 VDS registered?

J21 VDS is a 2017 BMW M4, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is J21 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 VDS 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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