
BMW released the X4 model in 2014. The X4 shares many similarities with BMW’s older X3 model, but was established in part to marry BMW’s reputation for comfort and efficiency with the excitement and dynamism offered by competitors, in particular Porsche. The X4 is a balance of power and comfort. Here's what insuring an X4 would look like plus how you can save on your premiums.
BMW X4 models range from insurance groups 31 to 49, so the cost of insurance can vary significantly depending on which model you have.BMW X4 insurance groups and cost
In the table below, we show you the insurance group for each BMW X4 model and also the likely cost at a few different ages.
Model / Version | Group (1-50) | Age 20yrs | Age 30yrs | Age 40yrs | Age 50yrs | Link |
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BMW X4 Estate xDrive20d xLine 5d | 31 | £3,544.85 | £1,019.77 | £863.52 | £847.78 | |
BMW X4 Estate xDrive20d xLine 5d Step Auto | 31 | £3,544.85 | £1,019.77 | £863.52 | £847.78 | |
BMW X4 Estate xDrive20d M Sport 5d | 31 | £3,544.85 | £1,019.77 | £863.52 | £847.78 | |
BMW X4 Estate xDrive20d M Sport 5d Step Auto | 31 | £3,544.85 | £1,019.77 | £863.52 | £847.78 | |
BMW X4 Estate xDrive20d SE 5d | 31 | £3,544.85 | £1,019.77 | £863.52 | £847.78 | |
BMW X4 Estate xDrive20d SE 5d Step Auto | 31 | £3,544.85 | £1,019.77 | £863.52 | £847.78 | |
BMW X4 Estate xDrive30d xLine 5d Step Auto | 40 | £2,497.85 | £1,182.11 | £1,154.65 | £1,006.90 | |
BMW X4 Estate xDrive30d M Sport 5d | 40 | £2,497.85 | £1,182.11 | £1,154.65 | £1,006.90 | |
BMW X4 Estate xDrive35d M Sport 5d Step Auto | 43 | £1,991.61 | £1,043.65 | £842.46 | £826.48 | |
BMW X4 SUV xDrive20d M Sport X auto 5d (2018 Gen) | 32 | £2,980.18 | £914.54 | £796.14 | £767.16 | |
BMW X4 SUV xDrive20d M Sport auto 5d (2018 Gen) | 32 | £2,980.18 | £914.54 | £796.14 | £767.16 | |
BMW X4 SUV xDrive20d MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto | 33 | £2,293.32 | £1,256.31 | £1,048.45 | £1,141.00 | |
BMW X4 SUV xDrive30d MHT M Sport 5dr Auto (2018 Gen) | 41 | £4,976.17 | £1,537.43 | £1,223.63 | £1,173.91 | |
BMW X4 SUV xDriveM40d MHT 5dr Auto (2018 Gen) | 43 | £1,991.61 | £1,043.65 | £842.46 | £826.48 | |
BMW X4 SUV xDriveM40i MHT 5dr Auto (2018 Gen) | 42 | £6,986.31 | £1,338.71 | £1,340.77 | £1,134.04 | |
BMW X4 SUV M Competition M Steptronic auto 5d (2018 Gen) | 48 | £5,802.56 | £1,613.85 | £1,229.46 | £1,242.81 | |
BMW X4 SUV M Competition (Ultimate Package) M Steptronic auto 5d | 49 | £7,917.72 | £1,669.14 | £1,383.80 | £1,133.85 | |
BMW X4 SUV M Competition M Steptronic auto 5d (2024 model) | 47 | £5,754.09 | £1,554.28 | £1,237.96 | £1,084.25 | |
BMW X4 SUV M40i xDrive 5dr Auto (2024 model) | 44 | £6,571.27 | £1,623.70 | £1,309.63 | £1,058.60 |
Average BMW X4 insurance cost
To provide you with an idea of how much it may cost you to insure your BMW X4, we ran several quotes to find an average figure. Based on our results, on average, you could insure your BMW X4 with a comprehensive policy for £1,806.58 yearly, or £155.51 paying monthly.
BMW X4 insurance cost by location
The table above shows the average cost of BMW X4 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 X4 Estate xDrive35d M Sport 5d Step Auto.
- Expensive: £2,189.22 (London E10)
- Mid-range: £1,043.65 (Chester CH1)
- Cheap: £768.06 (Newquay TR8)
What factors affect my BMW X4 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 X4 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 X4 you're insuring all have a major impact on the cost of cover. In fact, the best prices we found ranged from £544.36 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.
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