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Y17 LOG

2018 BMW 4 Series

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,714 mi
Last recorded63,714 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 4 Series20,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 LOG
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 63,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 141,199 miles

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 62,687 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 62,687 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 123,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 59,675 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 103,852 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,806 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,478 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 50,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,928 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,398 miles

Offside Front not a run flat Tyre.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 44,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Not a run flat tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,989 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Fail 4 Jun 2019 26,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,784 miles

Nearside 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 wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,064 miles

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

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

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,263 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

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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Y17 LOG is a 2018 BMW 4 Series in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 BMW 4 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 20,557 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 Y17 LOG, 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 8 years old, this BMW 4 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y17 LOG is a 2018 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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