BMW M4 Competition Auto
From 2,082 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer M4 Competition Autos fare better: 2022 models pass at 100% vs 95.1% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 26 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 26 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 10 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 8 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100% | - |
| 2021 | 95.1% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all M4 Competition Autos tested had between 11,957 and 19,808 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,019 median miles, the M4 Competition Auto has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW M4 Competition Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW M4 Competition Auto has a 95.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,082 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW M4 Competition Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW M4 Competition Auto is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW M4 Competition Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW M4 Competition Auto is 16,019 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,957 and 19,808 miles.
Buying a used M4 Competition Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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