BMW M4
Two generations on sale. The 1st gen F82/F83 is the value pick; the 2nd gen G82/G83 is the fresh-buy target.
Model strength
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Weighs every axis evenly. Changes the weighting, not the numbers.
▲ 2 axes vary by variant (price, running cost) — see variant pages.
Price by age
What does a car this age cost?
Generation timeline (aligned to chart)
| Age | Generation | Price range | Min. Down | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5y | 2nd gen G82/G83 | S$383k – S$353k | S$152k | High |
| 7y | 1st gen F82/F83 | S$234k – S$219k | S$94k | Medium |
| 8y | 1st gen F82/F83 | S$189k – S$185k | S$76k | Medium |
- Generation
- Tap a generation (↓) to jump to its full breakdown below; the colour maps back to the timeline strip + legend above.
- Price range
- P75 → P25 of asking — the middle half of listings at that age sits inside this band. Outliers above and below excluded.
- Down payment
- MAS Notice 642 LTV cap applied to the age's median asking: 30% when OMV is up to S$20k, 40% above. Max loan tenure 7 years. Rows marked * mix both OMV buckets — we display the conservative 40% figure so the quote never under-states what a luxury-OMV listing at that age would actually require.
- Availability
- High when this age's listing share is ≥1.5× the model's uniform expectation, low when ≤0.6×, medium otherwise. Model-relative, so an evenly-spread model lands all-medium.
Positioning vs segment
Where does Bmw M4 sit?
5 scoreable luxury coupes · 16 more in segment lack enough listings to score
BMW M4
this modelBrand reliability
55(+0 vs median 55)
Resale strength
58(−1 vs median 59)
Asking price falls ~14.0% per year
- Brand reliability
- Consumer-survey composite — JD Power · WhatCar · Consumer Reports. Same score for every variant of a given make.
- Resale strength
- 100 − 3× annualised tangible-decay (COE-stripped). Fitted from each variant's asking-price-by-age regression then averaged at model level.
- Peer set
- Every same-segment model with ≥5 active PARF listings whose variants fit a depreciation curve. Practicality isn't plotted — it's a body-shape constant within the segment, so it would be the same for every dot.
- Quadrants
- The crosshair marks the segment median on each axis. Top-right (Safe Bets) is strong on both; top-left (Hidden Gems) holds value above what the brand reputation suggests; bottom-right (Bargain Buys) is well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap; bottom-left (High Risk) is soft on both.
Generation
2nd gen G82/G83 (2020-present) · Reg 2021–2024
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Generation
2nd gen G82/G83 (2020-present) · Reg 2021–2024

Verdict
Newest BMW M4 — S58 inline-six biturbo.
- Asking
- S$380k–520k
- Median
- S$399k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- Documented BMW M specialist service + ZF 8-speed automatic fluid — modern S58 + ZF reliability.
- Competition / CSL cult performance variants — collector status.
What to watch
- Patchy BMW M service history — specialist non-negotiable.
- A tracked M4 with no rebuild receipts — track wear.
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
Generation
1st gen F82/F83 (2014-2020) · Reg 2014–2019
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Generation
1st gen F82/F83 (2014-2020) · Reg 2014–2019

Verdict
M4 (F82 coupe / F83 convertible) replaces the V8 M3 of the E92 era with the S55 twin-turbo inline-six — same engine across F80 M3 and F82/F83 M4. S55 has documented rod bearing wear pattern (similar to S65 V8 of E92 M3 — scheduled-maintenance item, S$5-8k preventive). 7-speed M DCT can need clutch + mechatronic past 100k km if driven hard. F80 LCI (post-2017) addressed some early-build issues + got upgraded DCT software. F82 is the SG-practical body (coupe); F83 convertible adds top-mechanism complexity. CSL / Competition trims with upgrades are cult performance picks.
- Asking
- S$210k–236k
- Median
- S$222k
- Decay
- 4.6%/yr
What's good
- A post-2017 LCI M4 (Competition) with the rod-bearing service already done — the LCI addressed launch-window issues + the rod bearing service receipt converts the headline scheduled-maintenance item to a known recent service. Competition trim adds upgraded suspension + brakes.
- F82 Coupe body (more practical than F83 convertible) — sidesteps the convertible top mechanism complexity. F82 is the SG-practical M4 body; F83's electric top + sensors add aged-car risk.
What to watch
- S55 with no rod bearing preventive at 60-80k miles — same S65 V8 framework — scheduled-maintenance item that gets skipped. Catastrophic when bearings fail; engine work well into 5 figures. Walk unless paperwork is in hand or asking is at salvage.
- 7-speed M DCT showing rough engagement past 100k km — clutch + mechatronic wear from aggressive driving. S$5-9k for full service. F80/F82 with vague service history at high mileage = price in or walk.
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
Common questions about the BMW M4
- How much does a used BMW M4 cost in Singapore?
- Most used BMW M4 on the market are around 5 years old, asking roughly S$353k–S$383k (typically about S$380k). That's the age with the widest choice — and the most sellers competing, so it's where you'll have the most room to bargain.
- How much does a used BMW M4 depreciate per year?
- A used BMW M4 loses value at a fairly steady pace — around 22% a year — with no real plateau. An older one costs less but keeps falling at much the same rate, so there's no single 'bargain age': buy on price and condition, not on timing.
- Is the BMW M4 reliable?
- In our read, the BMW M4 scores 55 out of 100 on brand reliability. That still varies by generation and how the individual car was looked after, so always check the service history before you commit.
- What should I expect to pay for a used BMW M4 with a given mileage?
- It depends on the exact variant, age and mileage — a higher-mileage car should ask less. Use the price modeller on this page to get a fair-price range for a specific age and mileage, so you know what to offer.
- Where do these BMW M4 figures come from?
- They're worked out from current used-BMW M4 listings in Singapore — asking prices, mileage and registration years — not past transaction prices. We refresh them regularly, and we flag thin data rather than guess.