RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW 4 Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,141 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,141 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 82% of BMW 4 Series cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and steering.
82%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 68% of peers
+8.5 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
2,141 tests · fleet 73%
82%
Where the 4 Series fails
Suspension98
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres95
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on body & structure, steering, emissions & leaks.
Share of 8 to 12 years BMW 4 Series MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 4 Series reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 4 Series holds up well for its age: 82% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 68% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 4 Series?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 4 Series in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 82%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 4 Series MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 4 Series versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
Other BMW models
Check a BMW 4 Series’s full history