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Used BMW 4 Series: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every BMW 4 Series from 2014 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $13,000 to $51,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014–2015, 2017–2025. Look harder at or skip 2016.
2021–2025 BMW 4 Series
A sharp-handling coupe with strong turbo engines and a sporty, upscale feel.
Years to target: 2021–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,000 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2022 | $41,000 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2023 | $44,000 | Target | Not rated | ~35,000 |
| 2024 | $47,500 | Target | Not rated | ~25,000 |
| 2025 | $51,500 | Target | Not rated | ~15,000 |
Worth knowing
- The large grille divides opinion and the back seat is tight. Repair costs run high once the warranty ends.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the M440i: it adds a 382 hp mild-hybrid turbo six over the four-cylinder 430i; seek the Driving Assistance package for blind-spot monitoring and the Premium package for a head-up display.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2021).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2021, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2021).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RC 2023–2024 · $41,500–$46,000
- Ford Mustang 2024–2025 · $40,500–$41,500
- Porsche Boxster / Cayman 2013–2015 · $41,000–$47,000
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2014–2020 BMW 4 Series
Coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe versions of BMW's popular sport sedan, with smooth turbo power.
Years to target: 2014–2015, 2017–2020. Look harder at or skip: 2016. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $13,000* | Target | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2015 | $14,000 | Target | Not rated | ~100,000 |
| 2016 | $15,500 | Look harder | Not rated | ~90,000 |
| 2017 | $16,500 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2018 | $18,000 | Target | Not rated | ~75,000 |
| 2019 | $19,500 | Target | Not rated | ~65,000 |
| 2020 | $21,000* | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2016: owner complaints spike (49, mostly the engine).
- Early four-cylinder models share the timing chain guide concern of that era. Oil leaks from gaskets become common with age.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the 435i or later 440i: their turbo six is much stronger than the four-cylinder 428i or 430i; Apple CarPlay became available around 2017.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Subaru BRZ 2015–2017 · $15,500–$18,000
- Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S 2014–2016 · $15,500–$18,000
- Nissan 370Z 2012–2014 · $16,000–$18,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.