2016 BMW 4 Series · 73,426 MOT tests
2016 BMW 4 Series reliability
2016 BMW 4 Seriess fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 4 Series years (73,426 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 4 Seriess: 14.1%)
- 14.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 4 Seriess: 14.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 63,003
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 73,426
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (196% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW 4 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.3%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Suspension1.2%
- Wheels1%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.57%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.49%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.78%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.87%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (3.08%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.58%)
Other years
Every BMW 4 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 BMW 4 Series reliable?
2016 BMW 4 Seriess fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 4 Series years (73,426 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW 4 Series MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.55% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW 4 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW 4 Series shows 63,003 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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