2020 BMW M4 3.0L Petrol · R77 OAR
2020 BMW M4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2020. Recorded mileage 39,844 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M4
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R77 OAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 39,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R77 OAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW M4 (R77 OAR) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
R77 OAR Mileage History
- 30/11/202326,368 mi
- 17/12/202436,183 mi+9,815 mi
- 25/11/202539,840 mi+3,657 mi
- 27/11/202539,841 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/202539,844 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M4
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: BMW M4
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Engine Timing Issues(Serious)
The same S55 crank-hub concern that affects F80 M3s also hangs over the F82/F83 M4, especially on tuned cars making repeated hard launches.
- Adaptive Damper / Top Mount Wear(Moderate)
Stiff suspension, large wheels, and poor UK roads can leave M4s with worn dampers, noisy top mounts, or poor wheel alignment that chews through tyres.
- Convertible Roof Water Ingress / Module Risk(Moderate)
The folding-roof M4 Convertible can suffer from blocked drains, wet boot electronics, or roof-cycle faults if the mechanism has been neglected.
- Coolant / Charge-Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbocharged M4s can lose coolant from expansion tanks, front coolers, or hoses. It is a common nuisance fault on hard-driven examples and should not be ignored.
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- Crank Hub Slip / Engine Timing IssuesSerious
The same S55 crank-hub concern that affects F80 M3s also hangs over the F82/F83 M4, especially on tuned cars making repeated hard launches.
- Adaptive Damper / Top Mount WearModerate
Stiff suspension, large wheels, and poor UK roads can leave M4s with worn dampers, noisy top mounts, or poor wheel alignment that chews through tyres.
- Convertible Roof Water Ingress / Module RiskModerate
The folding-roof M4 Convertible can suffer from blocked drains, wet boot electronics, or roof-cycle faults if the mechanism has been neglected.
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