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JSB 240

2017 BMW 4 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,383 mi
Last recorded48,383 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 4 Series20,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSB 240
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 48,383 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Rear surface corrosion across rear axle subframe

Fail 31 Jul 2025 48,370 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Rear surface corrosion across rear axle subframe

Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,532 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 30,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 17,003 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 6,894 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 6,893 miles

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

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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JSB 240 is a 2017 BMW 4 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 4 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 20,464 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 JSB 240, 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 9 years old, this BMW 4 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JSB 240 registered?

JSB 240 is a 2017 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 17 November 2017.

Is JSB 240 safe to buy?

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