2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 BMW m4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,729 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,729 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    141 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    35 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    7 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.3%
  2. Suspension2.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  7. Brakes0.4%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 BMW m4?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2019 BMW m4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,729 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW m4?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW m4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).