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BMW M4 G82/G83 buying guide
The second-generation M4 arrived in 2021 as the G82 coupé and G83 convertible, with the S58 3.0 twin-turbo straight six. UK cars are Competition models with an automatic gearbox, and a 2024 update raised power and made xDrive standard.
The versions
- M4 Competition: 3.0 twin-turbo straight six (S58), 510PS, rear-wheel drive or M xDrive
- From the 2024 update: 530PS, M xDrive only in the UK
- M4 CSL (2022): 550PS, rear-wheel drive, limited to 1,000 cars worldwide
- Coupé (G82), or convertible (G83) with a fabric roof and M xDrive
- 8-speed M Steptronic torque converter automatic; the manual wasn't offered in the UK
What to check on a G82 M4
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
The 2021 engine bearing campaign
What to look for: Check the build date, and ask a BMW dealer to confirm by VIN that all technical campaigns are complete, especially on a car built in summer 2021.
Why it matters: BMW halted delivery of some S58 engines built between mid-July and early September 2021 while the main bearing shells were checked, after a coating defect. Affected cars were handled by BMW, so this is a paperwork check.
Brake recall on 2021 cars
What to look for: Ask for confirmation by VIN that the brake recall has been carried out on a 2021 car.
Why it matters: Some early cars were recalled because a weld inside the integrated brake unit might not have been made properly, which could affect braking assistance and the anti-lock function. It's a dealer fix, and most will have been done.
Rattles from the dash and the rear
What to look for: On the test drive, listen over rough roads for a buzz from the centre of the dashboard and rattles from behind the seats.
Why it matters: A loose Harman Kardon centre speaker is a known cause of dash rattles on the G8x M cars, and boot or rear seal problems have caused rattles at the back. Both are minor fixes.
Also in the full guide
- Convertible roof operation
- Oil level in the iDrive
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the G82 M4
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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Other generations
General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with BMW.