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2018 BMW 4 Series

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 4 Series20,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 1
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 84,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 84,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2026 13,936 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 12,848 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 11,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 35,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 35,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 11,365 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 22,820 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 22,820 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 9,876 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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KEY 1 is a 2018 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KEY 1, 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.

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What year was KEY 1 registered?

KEY 1 is a 2018 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 12 October 2018.

Is KEY 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEY 1 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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