BMW M4 Competition Package S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW M4 Competition Package S-a reliable? We analysed 586 real MOT tests across 272 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW M4 Competition Package S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW M4 Competition Package S-a.
BMW M4 Competition Package S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW M4 Competition Package S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW M4 Competition Package S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on BMW M4 Competition Package S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
BMW M4 Competition Package S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW M4 Competition Package S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW M4 Competition Package S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW M4 Competition Package S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the BMW M4 Competition Package S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M4 Competition Package S-a THIS CAR | 88.6% | 586 | 32,578 mi | — yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Volvo V90 R-design + T8 PHEV AWD A | 90.1% | 463 | 51,094 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW M4 Competition Package S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific BMW M4 Competition Package S-aShould you buy a used BMW M4 Competition Package S-a?
The BMW M4 Competition Package S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.6% across 586 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/30/20 ply exposed inner edge. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW M4 Competition Package S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical BMW M4 Competition Package S-a owner drives around 4,071 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.