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M4 SOM

2018 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,975 mi
Last recorded91,975 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 SOM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 91,975 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential seal has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear drive shaft rear flex disc perishing and cracking recommend replace in the next 30 days

Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 78,697 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyre inner edges slightly worn

covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2024 67,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyre inner edges slightly worn

covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,396 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated has small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,218 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 23,664 miles

Nearside Front slight wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear slight wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front slight wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear slight wearing on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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M4 SOM is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 43,332 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 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M4 SOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M4 SOM registered?

M4 SOM is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is M4 SOM safe to buy?

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