RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW M4 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·34,104 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.
91%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 75% of peers
+5.5 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
20,009 tests · fleet 85%
91%
8 to 12 years
14,095 tests · fleet 73%
91%
Where the M4 fails
Suspension99
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on body & structure, seat belts, steering.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW M4 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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