2016 BMW M4 · 8,793 MOT tests
2016 BMW M4 reliability
2016 BMW M4s fail 11.5% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 M4 years (8,793 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M4s: 10.5%)
- 11.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M4s: 10.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 44,300
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,793
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (341% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 74% 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 M4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Suspension3%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Number plates and VIN1%
- Brakes0.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.33%
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 1.6%
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 1%
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 0.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.42%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.47%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.4%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.09%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.03%)
Is a 2016 BMW M4 reliable?
2016 BMW M4s fail 11.5% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 M4 years (8,793 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW M4 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.33% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.6% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW M4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW M4 shows 44,300 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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