2020 BMW M4 · 3,731 MOT tests
2020 BMW M4 reliability
2020 BMW M4s fail 9.2% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 M4 years (3,731 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M4s: 10.5%)
- 9.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M4s: 10.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 22,414
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,731
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.2% of tests fail here (58% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 BMW M4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Suspension0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.3%
- Brakes0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.04%
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 1.13%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.48%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.27%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.16%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.19%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.26%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (0.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.7%)
Is a 2020 BMW M4 reliable?
2020 BMW M4s fail 9.2% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 M4 years (3,731 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 BMW M4 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.04% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.13% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 BMW M4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 BMW M4 shows 22,414 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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