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W31 ELB

2016 BMW M4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,179 mi
Last recorded48,179 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M435,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 ELB
MakeBMW
ModelM4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 48,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 41,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 35,880 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 34,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,387 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 32,375 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,810 miles

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2020 29,216 miles

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2019 20,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very low on very inner edge and will not be long before it start to split open (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 20,366 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very low on very inner edge and will not be long before it start to split open (5.2.3 (e))

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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W31 ELB is a 2016 BMW M4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW M4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 35,903 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 10 years old, this BMW M4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W31 ELB registered?

W31 ELB is a 2016 BMW M4, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is W31 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 ELB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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