2017 BMW M4 · 9,165 MOT tests
2017 BMW M4 reliability
2017 BMW M4s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 M4 years (9,165 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M4s: 10.5%)
- 12.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M4s: 10.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 36,458
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,165
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (442% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 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 M4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Suspension2.8%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Number plates and VIN1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Brakes0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.62%
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 1.46%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.44%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.59%
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 0.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.44%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.79%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.59%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.21%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (1.08%)
Is a 2017 BMW M4 reliable?
2017 BMW M4s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 M4 years (9,165 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW M4 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.62% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.46% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW M4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW M4 shows 36,458 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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