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XU54 MAX

2016 BMW M4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,403 mi
Last recorded146,403 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M435,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXU54 MAX
MakeBMW
ModelM4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 146,403 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 146,403 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 173,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 173,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 134,044 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 155,803 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 124,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 144,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 144,485 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 118,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,469 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 137,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,432 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 126,989 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,386 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 67,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,698 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 110,698 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,510 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 10,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,382 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 50,372 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

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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XU54 MAX is a 2016 BMW M4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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.

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XU54 MAX is a 2016 BMW M4, first registered on 6 October 2016.

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