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Bmw M4

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 37,912 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

37,912

Best Year

2019 (94%)

Years Covered

7

About the Bmw M4

The Bmw M4 has been tested 37,912 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (2014 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 5,666 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 3 point spread, the M4 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The BMW M4 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 61,991 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 25,220 miles.

Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the M4 performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Bmw range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2979cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,042
Per month£170/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Bmw M4?

vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average+5% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Bmw M4 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202093%3,60125,220 mi
201994%5,66630,126 mi
201893%6,71437,048 mi
201791%6,28942,072 mi
201692%6,21549,407 mi
201593%6,12556,137 mi
201492%3,30261,991 mi

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