2023 BMW M4 Competition xDrive

Only 19,818 miles from new and with a single owner, this 2023 M4 Competition xDrive pairs the 503 bhp twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six with BMW's M xDrive all-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed Steptronic automatic. The result is a claimed 3.5-second 0-62 mph run, and the four-wheel traction makes that figure far more repeatable on British roads than in the rear-drive M4 Competition. Peak torque is 649 lb-ft, with the page listing a limited top speed of 155 mph.

The car is finished in Speed Yellow over black Extended Merino leather, a colour that suits the M4's wide-bodied proportions well. The options list is extensive: the Technology Plus Pack, Parking Assistant Plus with 360-degree camera coverage, and the Visibility Pack, which brings LED and laser headlights. The Comfort Package adds a heated steering wheel, and a Drive Recorder is also fitted.

With under 20,000 miles recorded and just one keeper since new, this is a lightly used example of the G82 generation's more all-weather-capable derivative. It is a sensible route into the M4 for anyone who wants the performance without the rear-drive car's wet-weather caution.