BMW M4 Competition M Xdrive Auto
From 943 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer M4 Competition M Xdrive Autos fare better: 2022 models pass at 97.5% vs 94.1% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 20 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 seriously damaged | 20 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2021 | 94.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all M4 Competition M Xdrive Autos tested had between 13,515 and 20,695 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,060 median miles, the M4 Competition M Xdrive Auto has 0.03 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 M Xdrive Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW M4 Competition M Xdrive Auto has a 94.8% MOT pass rate based on 943 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW M4 Competition M Xdrive Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW M4 Competition M Xdrive Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW M4 Competition M Xdrive Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW M4 Competition M Xdrive Auto is 17,060 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,515 and 20,695 miles.
Buying a used M4 Competition M Xdrive 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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