BMW 4 Series: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 7.3% of BMW 4 Series MOT tests — 41,314 tests out of 567,497. It shows up most on 2019 and 2021 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9,180 | 6.9% |
| 2014 | 73,613 | 7.4% |
| 2015 | 104,823 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 104,730 | 7.1% |
| 2017 | 98,064 | 7.0% |
| 2018 | 88,802 | 7.0% |
| 2019 | 47,660 | 7.7% |
| 2020 | 16,014 | 7.2% |
| 2021 | 15,529 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | 8,709 | 7.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.