2017 BMW 4 Series · 69,836 MOT tests
2017 BMW 4 Series reliability
2017 BMW 4 Seriess fail 13% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 4 Series years (69,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 4 Seriess: 14.1%)
- 13%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 4 Seriess: 14.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 52,355
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 69,836
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.2% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW 4 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.2%
- Brakes1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Suspension1%
- Wheels0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.56%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.47%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.35%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.84%
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 0.66%
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 (12.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.48%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.81%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.67%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (1.6%)
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 2017 BMW 4 Series reliable?
2017 BMW 4 Seriess fail 13% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 4 Series years (69,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW 4 Series MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.56% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.47% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW 4 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW 4 Series shows 52,355 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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