2020 BMW M4 3.0L Petrol · R8 LJV
2020 BMW M4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 38,512 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW M4
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R8 LJV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2024
- 38,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
R8 LJV MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2020 BMW M4 (R8 LJV) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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