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OU18 EWM

2017 BMW 4 Series

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,429 mi
Last recorded74,429 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 4 Series20,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 EWM
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 65,140 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 49,610 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 49,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,141 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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OU18 EWM is a 2017 BMW 4 Series in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU18 EWM, 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.

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What year was OU18 EWM registered?

OU18 EWM is a 2017 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is OU18 EWM safe to buy?

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