BMW M4 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The BMW M4 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 139 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 82 of 442, and 12.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (3.7% of tests).
Ranked 82 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 12,083 BMW M4s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 12.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the BMW M4 is 28% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 9.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
12.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
9.8%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,500
Typical age at test: 6 years
BMW M4 MOT failure rate by age
Most common BMW M4 MOT faults
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed3.7% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9% of tests
- Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6% of tests
What the BMW M4 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.0% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Suspension | 3.0% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.4% | ▼ 69% less often |
| Visibility | 1.1% | ▼ 66% less often |
| Brakes | 0.8% | ▼ 77% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.7% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 0.1% | ▼ 87% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.1% | ▼ 79% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 93% less often |
What MPG does the BMW M4 do?
Official economy for the BMW M4 ranges from 27.4 to 34mpg across the 12 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2014–2025). A typical petrol version manages 32.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any BMW M4 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A BMW M4 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £410 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 12 versions sold in the UK between 2014 and 2025.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
27.4–34.0 mpg
CO2
194–231 g/km
Power
530 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Coupé M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive530 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 27.9 mpg | 226g | £200 | 37% |
| M4 Convertible M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive530 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 27.4 mpg | 231g | £200 | 37% |
| M4 Series Coupé F82, From June 2014 M4M6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 32.1 mpg | 204g | £200 | – |
| M4 Series Coupé F82, From June 2014 M4DCT7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 34 mpg | 194g | £200 | – |
| M4 Series Convertible F83, From September 2014 M4M6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 31 mpg | 213g | £200 | – |
| M4 Series Convertible F83, From September 2014 M4DCT7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 32.5 mpg | 203g | £200 | – |
| M4 Series Convertible F83, From September 2014 M4 ConvertibleDCT7 · listed 2016 | Petrol | 32.5 mpg | 203g | £445 | – |
| M4 Series Convertible F83, From September 2014 M4 ConvertibleM6 · listed 2016 | Petrol | 31 mpg | 213g | £445 | – |
| M4 Series Coupé F82, From June 2014 M4 CoupéDCT7 · listed 2016 | Petrol | 34 mpg | 194g | £410 | – |
| M4 Series Coupé F82, From June 2014 M4 CoupéM6 · listed 2016 | Petrol | 32.1 mpg | 204g | £445 | – |
| M4 Series Coupé F82, From June 2014 M4 Coupé - from June 2014DCT7 · listed 2014 | Petrol | 34 mpg | 194g | £410 | – |
| M4 Series Coupé F82, From June 2014 M4 Coupé - from June 2014M6 · listed 2014 | Petrol | 32.1 mpg | 204g | £445 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the BMW M4 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the BMW M4 is 28% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 139 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the BMW M4?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has ply or cords exposed”, found in 3.7% of tests. It fails on tyres more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the BMW M4 do?
Official economy for the BMW M4 ranges from 27.4 to 34mpg across the 12 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2014–2025). A typical petrol version manages 32.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a BMW M4?
Any BMW M4 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A BMW M4 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £410 to £445 a year.
›How many BMW M4s fail their MOT?
12.9% of BMW M4s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 9.8% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the BMW M4 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.