BMW M4 MOT pass rate
92.4% of 37,634 BMW M4 MOT tests pass.
The M4 passes its MOT 92.4% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW M4 passes its MOT 92.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 95.3% at 0–3 years to 91.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.3% | 2,234 | 19,213 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.1% | 13,135 | 29,155 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.7% | 21,553 | 48,772 miles |
| 10–15 years | 91.7% | 712 | 66,990 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW M4
The most common reason the BMW M4 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 57.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 57.0% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 20.3% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.2% | Too high |
| Identification of the vehicle | 10.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Visibility | 8.3% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 7.4% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 2.4% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.8% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW M4?
- 92.4% of BMW M4 MOT tests pass, based on 37,634 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW M4?
- The most common reason the BMW M4 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 57.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the BMW M4's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.