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With 37,177 currently licensed in the UK, the BMW i4 is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the i4 4 stars in 2022, with 87% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,591 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £216/month or 32p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£216
est. annual total
New From
£53,000
Euro NCAP tested the i4 in 2022 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
87%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
71%
Safety Assist
64%
There are 8 known DVSA recalls affecting the BMW i4. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/274
On affected vehicles the battery module frame may have been manufactured using too much force. In conjunction with swelling force of the battery this could lead to failure and a possible thermal event within the vehicles life time.
Build dates: 2022-06-03 to 2023-06-07
R/2024/258
On affected vehicles during production excessive force may have been applied to the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam which could lead to it cracking and affecting its structural strength.
Build dates: 2024-04-08 to 2024-04-26
R/2024/258
On affected vehicles during production excessive force may have been applied to the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam which could lead to it cracking and affecting its structural strength.
Build dates: 2024-03-13 to 2024-04-25
R/2024/211
On affected vehicles if faulty cell modules have been installed then a malfunction may occur in the high voltage battery
Build dates: 2023-12-13 to 2023-12-13
R/2023/235
On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed.
Build dates: 2022-06-21 to 2022-07-04
+ 3 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old BMW i4 are estimated at around £2,591 per year, or £216 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£2,141
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
84 kWh
Range (WLTP)
365 mi
Motor
250 kW
335 bhp
Drive
RWD
Rapid charge: 31 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 8.5h (0-100%)
Starting from £53,000 new, a BMW i4 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £39,750 | −£13,250 |
| 2 years | 64% | £33,800 | −£19,200 |
| 3 years | 56% | £29,750 | −£23,250 |
| 4 years | 50% | £26,750 | −£26,250 |
| 5 years | 46% | £24,600 | −£28,400 |
| 6 years | 43% | £22,900 | −£30,100 |
| 7 years | 41% | £21,500 | −£31,500 |
| 8 years | 39% | £20,450 | −£32,550 |
| 9 years | 37% | £19,400 | −£33,600 |
| 10 years | 35% | £18,450 | −£34,550 |
There are currently 37,177 licensed and 165 SORN i4s in the UK (37,342 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the i4 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 87% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 71% for vulnerable road users, and 64% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old i4 are estimated at around £2,591 per year (£216/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 8 known safety recalls affecting the i4. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new i4 starts from around £53,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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