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2016 BMW M4 3.0L Petrol · D18 VAD

D18 VAD

2016 BMW M4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18/03/2016. Recorded mileage 40,815 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW M4
Year / Origin
2016 · Chester
MOT Status
Valid until 29/03/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
40,815 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2016 BMW M4 demonstrates stable roadworthiness, with all four MOT tests from 2022 to 2025 passing without defects. The most recent 2025 test at 40,815 miles confirmed no issues, aligning with prior results that showed consistent compliance. No recurring mechanical or structural faults were recorded, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets legal requirements. The absence of advisories or critical failures suggests the car has not experienced significant deterioration in its core systems. The mileage pattern reveals a low annual average of 4,082 miles over 10 years, but a notable acceleration in usage between 2022 and 2025. From 21,987 miles in March 2022 to 40,815 miles in March 2025, the vehicle accumulated 18,828 miles in three years—a rate of 6,276 miles annually. This increase may indicate a shift in usage, potentially exposing components like brakes, suspension, and tyres to greater wear. The clean MOT history does not reflect this change, but the sudden mileage jump warrants scrutiny of wear on consumables and mechanical systems. A buyer should inspect the suspension for dry or worn bushes, as low-mileage vehicles can develop stiffness from inactivity. Check brake discs for uneven wear or corrosion, and confirm the exhaust system’s integrity, as infrequent use may lead to internal rust. The absence of structural corrosion in MOT records is positive, but a physical inspection of the underbody and wheel arches is recommended. No major faults were flagged, but the vehicle’s maintenance history suggests a need for cautious evaluation of components likely affected by its usage pattern.

D18 VAD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
  • 40,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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Known faults for BMW M4

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

D18 VAD Mileage History

  1. 02/03/202221,987 mi
  2. 15/03/202329,339 mi+7,352 mi
  3. 30/03/202436,296 mi+6,957 mi
  4. 18/03/202540,815 mi+4,519 mi

Average of roughly 6,184 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

D18 VAD MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M4 (D18 VAD) between March 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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