Is the BMW M4 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 11,779 MOT tests, around 100% of BMW M4s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol M4 in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 11,779
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M4 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many M4s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant52 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,232 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,806 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,035 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,991 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,783 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,905 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant975 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the M4
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of M4s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how M4s fare at the MOT too: see the BMW M4 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used BMW M4 for London: what the MOT data shows
The BMW M4s in this data were first registered between 2014 and 2021. 2018 was the most common year, with 2,035 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Every M4 in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 100% of the time at 16,481 miles on average, and the oldest (2014) passed 89% at 55,896 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the M4's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "has ply or cords exposed" (4.0% of tests) and "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (2.2%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (2.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 10.1% of tests.
Overall, 87% of M4s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 36,503 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 11,779 first MOT tests of the BMW M4 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 11,779 MOT tests say about the BMW M4 and London's ULEZ.
Is the BMW M4 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of M4s on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol M4 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol M4s first registered from 2014 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific M4 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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