How much is road tax on a BMW 4 Series?

A BMW 4 Series registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.

Do electric BMW 4 Seriess pay road tax?

Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.

What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?

Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.

How is road tax calculated for the BMW 4 Series?

For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.

How does used car road tax work in the UK?

For cars registered from April 2017, road tax involves an initial first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies to cars with a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emission bands.

Do electric BMW 4 Series models pay road tax?

Historically, pure electric vehicles have been exempt from VED. However, this exemption is changing, so it is important to check the current rules that apply to the specific electric BMW 4 Series model and its registration date.

How many used BMW 4 Series cars are for sale?

There are currently 6 used BMW 4 Series cars available, spanning model years from 2014 to 2023.

BMW 4 Series road tax 2026/27: VED cost

Standard rate (year 2+)

£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock

£200/yr

67% of BMW 4 Series

Expensive-car supplement

+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How BMW 4 Series road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂	Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel	Non-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km	£10	£10
1–50 g/km	£115	£135
51–75 g/km	£135	£280
76–90 g/km	£280	£365
91–100 g/km	£365	£405
101–110 g/km	£405	£455
111–130 g/km	£455	£560
131–150 g/km	£560	£1,410
151–170 g/km	£1,410	£2,270
171–190 g/km	£2,270	£3,420
191–225 g/km	£3,420	£4,850
226–255 g/km	£4,850	£5,690
Over 255 g/km	£5,690	£5,690

After the first year

2026/27

£200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
+£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the BMW 4-Series (Petrol, Diesel), across 650 recorded variants.

Performance

140–543 bhp
Power: 3.3s
0–60 mph (fastest): 191 mph
Top speed: 1,995–2,998 cc
Engine

Economy & running costs

0–70 mpg
Fuel economy: 106–232 g/km
CO₂: £600
Road tax (VED): 23–50 of 50
Insurance group

Dimensions & practicality

4,638 mm
Length: 2,017 mm
Width: 1,389 mm
Height: 2,810 mm
Wheelbase: 1,583 kg
Weight: 4
Seats: 2
Doors

Euro NCAP safety

5-star · tested 2019

72%
Safety assist

The BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe was tested by Euro NCAP in 2019 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

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Trim	Fuel	Power	MPG	CO₂	Ins.
M4 CS xDrive 550 2dr Step AutoAutomatic	Petrol	543 bhp	27.7 mpg	232	47
M4 xDrive 530 Competition M 2dr Step AutoAutomatic	Petrol	522 bhp	27.4 - 27.7 mpg	232	45
M4 CSL 2dr Step AutoAutomatic	Petrol	543 bhp	28.2 - 28.5 mpg	224	49
M440d xDrive MHT 2dr Step Auto [M Sport Pro Pack]Automatic	Diesel	335 bhp	35.3 - 45.6 mpg	162	45
M4 xDrive Comp M 2dr Step Auto [Ultimate/M Pro Pk]Automatic	Petrol	502 bhp	27.7 mpg	232	46
M440i xDrive MHT 5dr Step AutoAutomatic	Petrol	368 bhp	32.5 - 34 mpg	187	39
M440d xDrive MHT 2dr Step AutoAutomatic	Diesel	335 bhp	47.1 - 47.9 mpg	154	42
430d MHT M Sport 2dr Step Auto [Pro Pack]Automatic	Diesel	281 bhp	50.4 - 52.3 mpg	141	43
430d xDrive MHT M Sport 2dr Step AutoAutomatic	Diesel	281 bhp	50.4 - 52.3 mpg	140	40
430d MHT M Sport Pro Edition 2dr Step AutoAutomatic	Diesel	281 bhp	49.6 - 50.4 mpg	146	44
430i M Sport Pro Edition 5dr Step AutoAutomatic	Petrol	241 bhp	37.7 - 39.8 mpg	161	35
430i [245] M Sport 2dr Step Auto [Tech/Pro Pack]Automatic	Petrol	241 bhp	40.4 - 42.2 mpg	153	34

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a BMW 4 Series?: A BMW 4 Series registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric BMW 4 Seriess pay road tax?: Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?: Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the BMW 4 Series?: For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used car road tax work in the UK?: For cars registered from April 2017, road tax involves an initial first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies to cars with a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emission bands.
Do electric BMW 4 Series models pay road tax?: Historically, pure electric vehicles have been exempt from VED. However, this exemption is changing, so it is important to check the current rules that apply to the specific electric BMW 4 Series model and its registration date.
How many used BMW 4 Series cars are for sale?: There are currently 6 used BMW 4 Series cars available, spanning model years from 2014 to 2023.

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