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S16 JLA

2014 BMW M4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

108,328 mi
Last recorded108,328 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M442,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 JLA
MakeBMW
ModelM4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 108,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 108,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,466 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 83,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 177,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 79,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 156,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 155,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 67,384 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 134,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

hand brake could do with adjustment

number plate lamps dim

Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,217 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,928 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear // Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 112,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear // Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 108,435 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 108,435 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 47,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 107,391 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 107,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 42,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,393 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,385 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre in outer edge ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 24,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre in outer edge ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 95,806 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,554 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,230 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 51,225 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,953 miles

Front brake pads becoming low.

How Reliable is the BMW M4?

Based on 91,745 MOT tests across 13,639 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
4,751
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
13,639
On UK Roads
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S16 JLA is a 2014 BMW M4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW M4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 42,890 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW M4 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW M4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S16 JLA is a 2014 BMW M4, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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