BMW 4 Series
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Inspection statistics (Ireland)
Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable
- 3 to 5 years: 264 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 1,478 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 1,953 inspections
9 to 11 years: 1,953 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 675 fail items across 1953 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 284 fail items across 1953 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 239 fail items across 1953 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 172 fail items across 1953 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 166 fail items across 1953 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 264 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 33 fail items across 264 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 14 fail items across 264 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 1,478 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 298 fail items across 1478 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 143 fail items across 1478 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 117 fail items across 1478 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 88 fail items across 1478 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 83 fail items across 1478 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Inspection statistics (United Kingdom)
Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable
- 3 to 5 years: 3,902 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 29,500 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 28,929 inspections
6 to 8 years: 29,500 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4795 of the 29500 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2455 of the 17536 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 3,902 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 597 of the 3902 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 307 of the 2472 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1463 of the 11884 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 166 of the 1559 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
9 to 11 years: 28,929 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6065 of the 28929 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1885 of the 10363 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
Inspection statistics (Czechia)
Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable
- 0 to 2 years: 2,627 inspections
- 3 to 5 years: 5,418 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 3,929 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 1,579 inspections
3 to 5 years: 5,418 inspections
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 128 of the 5418 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 96 of the 5418 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 68 of the 5418 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 48 of the 5418 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 46 of the 5418 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
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0 to 2 years: 2,627 inspections
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 35 of the 2627 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.
6 to 8 years: 3,929 inspections
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 161 of the 3929 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 95 of the 3929 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 86 of the 3929 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 80 of the 3929 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 65 of the 3929 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 1,579 inspections
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 75 of the 1579 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 48 of the 1579 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 45 of the 1579 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 32 of the 1579 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 31 of the 1579 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Inspection statistics (Netherlands)
Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable
- 3 to 5 years: 5,750 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 9,107 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 10,092 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 478 inspections
9 to 11 years: 10,092 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1357 of the 10092 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 797 of the 10092 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 191 of the 10092 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 131 of the 10092 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 80 of the 10092 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 5,750 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 555 of the 5750 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 270 of the 5750 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 79 of the 5750 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 29 of the 5750 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 13 of the 5750 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 9,107 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1152 of the 9107 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 627 of the 9107 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 119 of the 9107 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 100 of the 9107 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 30 of the 9107 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
12 to 14 years: 478 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 56 of the 478 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 42 of the 478 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12 of the 478 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Inspection statistics (Finland)
Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable
- 6 to 8 years: 208 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 1,567 inspections
9 to 11 years: 1,567 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 283 fail items across 1567 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 266 fail items across 1567 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 127 fail items across 1567 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 126 fail items across 1567 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 67 fail items across 1567 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
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6 to 8 years: 208 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 32 fail items across 208 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 19 fail items across 208 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 15 fail items across 208 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 11 fail items across 208 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Insurance rating class (Germany)
Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable
GDV rating class: 4er
According to the GDV rating-class register (rate year 2024), 4er has KH 16-22 (scale 10-25), VK 23-33 (scale 10-34), TK 23-30 (scale 10-33). Note: this range comes from 160 known engine variants in this rate year. GDV only looks at make and model here, not at the generation. With a count this high, several model generations may be pooled together. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
Inspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Too few inspections | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 3-5 years | 14.7% failed (846 of 5750) | 12.8% failed (2533 of 19817) | No data | 19.3% failed (51 of 264) | Too few inspections |
| 6-8 years | 19.4% failed (1764 of 9107) | 15.4% failed (7250 of 47036) | No data | 30.7% failed (453 of 1478) | Too few inspections |
| 9-11 years | 21.8% failed (2204 of 10092) | 20.2% failed (7950 of 39292) | No data | 44% failed (860 of 1953) | 48.3% failed (145 of 300) |
| 12-14 years | 22.8% failed (109 of 478) | No data | No data | Too few inspections | Too few inspections |
| 15-19 years | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 20-24 years | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 25-30 years | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.