2016 BMW M4 3.0L Petrol · NOV 15D

The 2016 BMW M4 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 29 September 2025 at 34,776 miles with zero defects recorded. That result followed a failed test just three days earlier on 26 September 2025 at 34,755 miles, also with no defects noted, suggesting the initial failure was likely an administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle has passed every recorded MOT since September 2022 without a single advisory or defect, indicating consistent upkeep and no recurring mechanical concerns across four consecutive annual tests. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old performance car, averaging roughly 3,478 miles per year. The odometer moved just 21 miles between the failed and passed tests in September 2025, and the annual increments between MOTs have been modest and steady: 1,490 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, and 1,164 miles between September 2022 and September 2023. This pattern points to very light use in recent years, with the car likely covering fewer than 1,500 miles annually. Such low utilisation raises the possibility of prolonged periods standing still, which can affect tyre age, brake surface corrosion, and fluid condition despite the clean MOT outcomes. A buyer should still inspect the tyre sidewalls for date codes and perishing, as low-mileage vehicles frequently run on aged rubber that passes a tread-depth check but may be over six or seven years old. The brake discs and pads deserve close examination for surface corrosion and uneven wear, common on performance cars that see short, infrequent drives. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for deterioration, since age-related degradation can occur independently of mileage. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and particulate filter, warrants a cold-start emissions check given the high-performance engine's sensitivity to component condition. Structurally, a thorough underbody inspection is advisable to confirm no corrosion has developed on subframes, jacking points, or suspension mounting areas, particularly if the car has been stored on damp ground. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but it cannot substitute for a hands-on mechanical inspection by a qualified technician familiar with the BMW M4 platform.