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S1 DMU

2012 BMW M4

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,668 mi
Last recorded48,668 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 DMU
MakeBMW
ModelM4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 48,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2025 64,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,144 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 47,144 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 61,190 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 61,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 42,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 40,681 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,100 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 36,428 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 39,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 39,053 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 28,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,145 miles

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 7 Aug 2019 34,662 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,299 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 14,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,583 miles

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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S1 DMU is a 2012 BMW M4 in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

The BMW M4 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S1 DMU registered?

S1 DMU is a 2012 BMW M4, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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