BMW M4 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 34,104 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 34,104 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of BMW M4 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and seat belts.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the M4 tends to fail
Share of BMW M4 cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, seat belts, steering.
Common questions
Is the BMW M4 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW M4 holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 75% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW M4?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW M4 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 91%; and 8 to 12 years, 91%. 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 M4 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW M4 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).