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R18 KAR

2017 BMW 4 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,706 mi
Last recorded10,706 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 4 Series20,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 KAR
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 10,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 8,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 8,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 6,448 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 5,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 4,814 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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R18 KAR is a 2017 BMW 4 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R18 KAR, 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 R18 KAR registered?

R18 KAR is a 2017 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 21 December 2017.

Is R18 KAR safe to buy?

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