2014 BMW M4 3.0L Petrol · DS64 HSE

The 2014 BMW M4 holds a valid MOT certificate following its most recent test on 13 March 2025 at 94,079 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though not without minor recurring wear items. The tester flagged both the offside front and nearside rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge at that most recent inspection. These are consumable items rather than structural or mechanical defects, but their recurrence as advisories suggests tyre wear patterns deserve closer attention. The vehicle has passed every recorded MOT, with only one failure on 8 January 2024 at 89,031 miles for an offside rear tyre below the minimum tread depth, which was promptly retested and passed on the same day. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a twelve-year-old performance coupe. The vehicle recorded 64,026 miles on 7 January 2022, 74,264 miles on 9 January 2023, 89,031 miles on 8 January 2024, and 94,079 miles on 13 March 2025. That represents roughly 10,238 miles over the first twelve-month interval, 14,767 miles over the second, and 5,048 miles over the fifteen-month gap to the most recent test. The noticeable drop in annual mileage over the past year could indicate lighter recent use or a period of reduced driving, which is worth verifying against service records. The MOT history itself is clean and well-documented with no gaps in annual testing. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the areas the MOT record indirectly highlights. Edge wear on the front tyre suggests possible tracking or alignment issues, or simply an aggressive driving style. The rear tyre wear pattern warrants checking the rear suspension bushes, toe arms, and subframe mounting points for play or deterioration. Given the M4's performance specification, the condition of the brake discs and pads should be examined carefully, particularly the rear calipers, which on this model are known to bind if not regularly exercised. The under tray noted in the 2024 tests should be inspected for secure mounting and signs of impact damage or fluid retention. Structural corrosion around the suspension pickup points, inner wing arches, and subframe should be checked, as these are common failure points on BMW models of this age regardless of mileage.