2014 BMW M4 · 4,741 MOT tests
2014 BMW M4 reliability
2014 BMW M4s fail 11% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 M4 years (4,741 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M4s: 10.5%)
- 11%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M4s: 10.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 56% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 56,431
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,741
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 BMW M4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.2%
- Suspension2.9%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Brakes1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Number plates and VIN0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.58%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.63%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.53%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 0.44%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.37%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.29%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.14%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.08%)
Is a 2014 BMW M4 reliable?
2014 BMW M4s fail 11% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 M4 years (4,741 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW M4 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.58% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.48% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW M4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW M4 shows 56,431 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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