Used BMW 4 Series Coupé 2021-present reliability
Category: Coupé
The 4 Series is great to drive, smart inside and now decently affordable when bought used. It's one of our favourites.
What should I look for in a used BMW 4 Series coupe?
All versions of the BMW 4 Series, with their large wheels, are prime candidates for kerbing, so make sure you check the wheels carefully – if there are large scrape marks or even chunks missing or cracks in the wheel, it could also mean the suspension’s taken a hammering, so you’ll want to pay extra attention to see whether the car pulls in one direction or the other, or whether there are any untoward suspension noises.
The car will tell you when it needs to be serviced, so judging whether the service history shows that the car has been serviced on time can be tricky; in general, though, you should look for a stamp in the book every year or every 10,000 to 12,000 miles – or if the car has done high mileage, every two years or 20,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with a used BMW 4 Series coupe?
As of writing, there's one recall listed against the 4 Series and it relates to the model's brake disks. Contact your local BMW dealer to find out whether your vehicle is involved in this recall.
Is a used BMW 4 Series coupe reliable?
The current 4 Series didn't feature in the 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, but BMW as a brand finished in 12th place out of 32 brands.
If you'd like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.
