Used BMW X4 2014 - 2018 reliability review

Name: Used BMW X4 2014 - 2018
Rating: 3
Author: Stuart Milne

If you want a fast, premium SUV that’s good to drive, you could do a lot worse than a used BMW X4

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What should I look for in a used BMW X4?

This is a large car with somewhat limited visibility from the driver’s seat in certain areas, so check the extremities of the car for any scuffs or dents. The X4 might have been used in tight city centre car parks, on urban rat runs and motorways, so check the front of the car for stone chips. Also look at the alloy wheels for any kerb damage.

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Is a used BMW X4 reliable?

The X4 didn’t feature in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey but the broadly similar X3 and X5 finished in joint 11th place in the large SUV class for cars aged 0-3 years, with an overall score of 77%. BMW as a brand finished in 16th place out of 32 manufacturers in the same survey – a disappointing result.

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Name: Stuart Milne

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