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J28 MER

2018 BMW 435

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 43542,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 MER
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 98,473 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 98,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,489 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 26,520 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 24,643 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 435?

Based on 117,140 MOT tests across 14,389 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
6,916
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,389
On UK Roads
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J28 MER is a 2018 BMW 435 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 435 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 435 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of J28 MER?

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What year was J28 MER registered?

J28 MER is a 2018 BMW 435, first registered on 11 January 2018.

Is J28 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for J28 MER shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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