BMW 4 Series models range from insurance groups 23 to 50, so the cost of insurance can vary significantly depending on which model you have.
BMW 4 Series insurance groups and cost
In the table below, we show you the insurance group for different BMW 4 Series model versions alongside the likely premiums for different age ranges.
| Model / Version | Group (1-50) | Age 20yrs | Age 30yrs | Age 40yrs | Age 50yrs | Link |
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| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) 418d (150bhp) SE 5d | 23 | £1,416.79 | £809.39 | £703.65 | £656.36 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) 418d (150bhp) Sport 5d | 23 | £1,416.79 | £809.39 | £703.65 | £656.36 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) 418d Modern 5d | 24 | £1,180.48 | £772.67 | £633.50 | £639.42 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2013-2020) SE 418d SE (Business) 2d | 24 | £1,180.48 | £772.67 | £633.50 | £639.42 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2013-2020) M Sport 418d M Sport 2d | 25 | £1,380.34 | £861.31 | £730.90 | £648.06 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2013-2020) Sport 418d Sport 2d | 25 | £1,380.34 | £861.31 | £730.90 | £648.06 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2021 onwards) 420i M Sport 5dr | 29 | £1,663.68 | £1,031.80 | £773.88 | £754.05 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2013-2020) SE 420d SE 2d | 29 | £1,663.68 | £1,031.80 | £773.88 | £754.05 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020 onwards) 420i M Sport 2dr | 30 | £3,439.38 | £1,001.68 | £874.54 | £861.41 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2014-2020) Modern 420d 2d | 30 | £3,439.38 | £1,001.68 | £874.54 | £861.41 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020 onwards) M Sport Pro Edition 420i | 31 | £3,544.85 | £1,019.77 | £863.52 | £847.78 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) 420d (190bhp) SE 5d | 31 | £3,544.85 | £1,019.77 | £863.52 | £847.78 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020 onwards) 420d MHT M Sport 2dr | 32 | £2,980.18 | £914.54 | £796.14 | £767.16 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) 420i M Sport 2dr | 32 | £2,980.18 | £914.54 | £796.14 | £767.16 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020 onwards) M Sport Pro Edition 420d | 33 | £2,293.32 | £1,256.31 | £1,048.45 | £1,141.00 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) 428i SE 5d | 33 | £2,293.32 | £1,256.31 | £1,048.45 | £1,141.00 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020 onwards) 430i [245] M Sport 2dr | 34 | £1,549.25 | £891.08 | £756.41 | £696.03 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) M Sport Pro Ed 420i | 34 | £1,549.25 | £891.08 | £756.41 | £696.03 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020 onwards) M Sport Pro Edition 430i | 35 | £1,951.55 | £1,055.05 | £952.11 | £921.24 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2021 onwards) M Sport Pro Ed 430i | 35 | £1,951.55 | £1,055.05 | £952.11 | £921.24 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) 420d MHT M Sport | 36 | £1,795.79 | £947.00 | £829.72 | £807.78 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) 435i Luxury 5d | 36 | £1,795.79 | £947.00 | £829.72 | £807.78 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) M Sport Pro Ed 420d | 37 | £2,172.92 | £1,067.37 | £933.26 | £896.05 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2013-2020) M Sport 440i M Sport 2d | 37 | £2,172.92 | £1,067.37 | £933.26 | £896.05 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) 430i M Sport 2dr | 38 | £1,992.12 | £1,028.10 | £890.79 | £870.50 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) M Sport 440i M Sport | 38 | £1,992.12 | £1,028.10 | £890.79 | £870.50 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020 onwards) M440i xDrive MHT 2dr | 39 | £4,431.11 | £1,118.83 | £1,081.52 | £1,038.52 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) 430d Luxury 5d Auto | 39 | £4,431.11 | £1,118.83 | £1,081.52 | £1,038.52 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020 onwards) M440i xDrive [M Pro Pack] | 40 | £2,497.85 | £1,182.11 | £1,154.65 | £1,006.90 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2014-2020) M Sport 430d M Sport | 40 | £2,497.85 | £1,182.11 | £1,154.65 | £1,006.90 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020 onwards) M Sport Pro Ed 430d xDrive | 41 | £4,976.17 | £1,537.43 | £1,223.63 | £1,173.91 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) 435d xDrive Luxury 5d | 41 | £4,976.17 | £1,537.43 | £1,223.63 | £1,173.91 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series M4 (2020 onwards) M4 Competition 2dr | 42 | £6,986.31 | £1,338.71 | £1,340.77 | £1,134.04 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series M4 (2014-2019) M4 Coupe 2d | 42 | £6,986.31 | £1,338.71 | £1,340.77 | £1,134.04 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) 430d MHT M Sport | 43 | £1,991.61 | £1,043.65 | £842.46 | £826.48 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series M4 (2020 onwards) M4 xDrive 530 Competition | 43 | £1,991.61 | £1,043.65 | £842.46 | £826.48 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) M Sport Pro Ed 430d | 44 | £6,571.27 | £1,623.70 | £1,309.63 | £1,058.60 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series M4 (2014-2019) M4 Convertible 2d | 44 | £6,571.27 | £1,623.70 | £1,309.63 | £1,058.60 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) M440d xDrive MHT | 45 | £2,403.40 | £1,299.41 | £978.16 | £912.43 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2013-2020) M4 Competition (Ultimate Pk) | 45 | £2,403.40 | £1,299.41 | £978.16 | £912.43 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) M4 Competition M M4 xDrive Competition M 2dr Step Auto | 46 | £2,460.13 | £1,350.17 | £1,076.48 | £989.03 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible (2021 onwards) M4 Competition xDrive | 46 | £2,460.13 | £1,350.17 | £1,076.48 | £989.03 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series M4 (2020 onwards) M4 CS xDrive 550 2dr | 47 | £5,754.09 | £1,554.28 | £1,237.96 | £1,084.25 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series M4 (2020 onwards) M4 CSL 2dr | 49 | £7,917.72 | £1,669.14 | £1,383.80 | £1,133.85 | Get Quote |
| BMW 4 Series Coupe (2013-2020) M4 GTS 2d DCT | 50 | £7,121.14 | £1,412.48 | £1,108.35 | £1,076.97 | Get Quote |
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These premiums are based on quotes for vehicles for drivers aged 20 to 50 in each of the 50 insurance groups. The average price was generated by getting a quote from a cheap (TR8), mid-range (CH1) and expensive (E10) postcode. Correct as of May 2025.
Average BMW 4 Series insurance cost
To provide you with an idea of how much it may cost you to insure your BMW 4 Series, we ran several quotes to find an average figure. Based on our results, on average, you could insure your BMW 4 Series with a comprehensive policy for £1,527.74 yearly, or £132.27 paying monthly.
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We generated these quotes using the following assumptions about the vehicle and the driver. We looked at prices for a driver aged 20, 30, 40 and 50. For each age category we took the average price of the 3 best quotes. We said the 20-year-old driver has 3 years of driving experience, the 30-year-old driver has 13 years of driving experience, the 40-year-old driver has 23 years of driving experience and the 50-year-old driver has 25+ years of driving experience, as that is the quote engine's largest option. We used a cheap (TR8), mid-range (CH1) and expensive (E10) postcode for each hypothetical driver.
All other factors were the same. These were:
The vehicle:
- Has a factory-fitted alarm system
- Hasn't been modified
- Would be parked in a work car park during the day
- Would be parked on a driveway at night
- Hadn't been bought yet but would be by the time the policy starts
- Isn't fitted with a dashcam
The driver:
- Is a teacher
- Is male
- Is a non-homeowner
- Has had no accidents or claims in the last 5 years
- Has had no motoring convictions, driving licence endorsements or fixed penalty points in the last 5 years
- Doesn't have any unspent non-motoring convictions
- Has no medical conditions
- Has never had insurance declined, cancelled or special terms imposed
- Has lived in the UK continuously since birth
- Is single and has no children
- Has a full UK manual licence
- Doesn't have use of another vehicle
- Doesn't have any medical conditions
- No driving or other convictions in the last 5 years
Other factors:
- We used 1 January as the birthday for each driver, alongside their respective birth year
- We looked for quotes with a 3-year no-claims discount
- We chose a voluntary excess of £500
- We didn't protect the no-claims bonus
- We looked for quotes for comprehensive policies
- We didn't include additional drivers
- We opted for an annual payment
- We used cars that were first registered in 2020, with an aim to find a mid-range car in that group
- The policy is for social, domestic and commuting purposes
- We looked at policies covering 10,000 miles per year

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BMW 4 Series insurance cost by location
The table above shows the average cost of BMW 4 Series insurance based on insurance groups and driver age. However, there are a number of other factors that affect the cost of your car insurance premiums, and one of the biggest is where you are in the UK. Where you live helps determine the level of risk that your car may be stolen or that you'll be involved in an accident, and this affects the cost of insurance.
To show the power of the postcode, here are some average quotes for a 30-year-old living in 3 different locations. The quotes are for a BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014-2021) 418d (150bhp) SE 5d.
- Expensive: £1,105.95 (London E10)
- Mid-range: £809.39 (Chester CH1)
- Cheap: £675.27 (Newquay TR8)
What factors affect my BMW 4 Series insurance rate?
We've covered insurance groups, age and location. Here are some of the other factors that affect your insurance premium costs:
- Your marital status
- Your credit history and job
- Your car's safety rating score
- The model of your car
- The age of your car
- Your car's security and any extra anti-theft precautions
- Annual miles driven
- Your driving history and activity
- No-claims discount
How can I save on my BMW 4 Series premiums?
When searching for insurance, you'll want to find the best deal for a price that's within your budget. We've uncovered some tricks you can try to lower the cost of your premium, and we've listed them below.
- Limit your car usage (where possible). Occasionally deciding to walk or get public transport, rather than using your car, can help to save on your premiums.
- Pay annually rather than monthly. Whilst it might be scary to part with a large sum of money in one go, if you're able to pay annually you can save an average of £59.52 a year.
- Install extra safety precautions. The safer your car is, the less of a risk it will be for companies to insure. By adding extra safety measures, you're quite likely to lower your premium.
- Clear out the garage! If you have a garage – clear it out and park your car there. Parking your car in a garage reduces your risk to insurers and therefore reduces your premiums too.
- Consider any named drivers. Only name drivers on the insurance policy that regularly drive the vehicle, you can easily add on others at a later date or get them temporary cover.
- Don't just accept your renewal quote. When it's time for renewal, it's worth investing a couple of hours to shop around: there may be cheaper options out there.
Bottom line
As we've shown, factors like where you live, how old you are, whether you want to pay monthly or annually, and the specific variant of BMW 4 Series you're insuring all have a major impact on the cost of cover. In fact, the best prices we found ranged from £450.27 to £16,359.52, and that's based on shopping around to find a competitive deal. Unfortunately, if you don't shop around, there's every chance you could end up paying more than you have to.
Frequently asked questions
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The UK standard car tax rate for cars registered after April 2017 is £195 per year. However, you might pay more or less than that in the first year the car is registered depending on your car's emissions.
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You can buy an BMW 4 Series online or by visiting your local BMW retailer. There is also a range of used BMW 4 Seriess available to buy through various motor resellers and websites such as AutoTrader or Motors.
Connor is a senior associate publisher at Finder, specialising in insurance and investing. He's been sourcing and analysing data in both subjects for around 4 years, supporting Finder's publishing team. Connor holds a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Sussex and when he's not at work, you can find him at his local gym keeping fit. See full bio
Jason is a writer and editor. He worked as a senior subeditor for Finder for 5 years and in that time became familiar with a wide range of financial products and services. Before that, he worked for Australian Associated Press. He has a BA from Macquarie University in Australia. Jason loves to help other people find new ways to save money. See full bio
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