2019 BMW M43.0L Petrol

The 2019 BMW M4 presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 18 July 2025 at 37,863 miles, with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the failed test just over a year earlier. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. The vehicle went from a failure with exposed cords on both front tyres and perishing rears in May 2024 to a completely advisory-free pass in July 2025. A fresh set of rubber and likely a wheel alignment correction have resolved the recurring tyre wear issues that plagued this car for at least two years. The mileage profile is notably low. Covering 37,863 miles over roughly seven years equates to approximately 5,409 miles annually, well below the UK average. The record shows a period of particularly light use between April 2022 and May 2023, when the car added just over 10,000 miles. Usage picked up somewhat in the latter period, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between May 2023 and May 2024, and a further 9,000 miles to the July 2025 test. That recent uptick in annual mileage is a positive sign, suggesting the car is being driven regularly rather than sitting stationary for extended periods, which can cause its own problems with brake corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and fuel system degradation. Despite the clean 2025 result, the 2023 and 2024 records reveal a persistent pattern of uneven front tyre wear, specifically inner edge wear on both sides. This is a classic symptom of excessive negative camber or toe misalignment, common on performance cars with stiff suspension geometry. A buyer should have the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and tracking geometry inspected thoroughly. The repeated advisories on perishing and cracking tyres across all four corners in 2023 also raise a question about storage conditions. Prolonged UV exposure or standing on flat spots can accelerate sidewall degradation. Inspect the sidewalls of the current tyres carefully for age-related cracking, particularly if the car has been garaged or, conversely, left exposed to the elements. The 2024 failure for exposed cords on both front tyres at 28,687 miles is a serious red flag for a car of this value. It indicates either aggressive driving on worn rubber, a prolonged period without alignment correction, or both. With no structural or mechanical defects flagged beyond tyres, the core mechanical integrity appears sound. A compression test and inspection of the rear differential mounts and subframe would be prudent given the M4's performance brief. Verify the current tyre date codes against the MOT record to confirm a genuine recent replacement and check that the alignment has been properly reset.