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BMW 4-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2014
85.1% pass rate
from 4,986 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 4-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (54% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.72% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.020% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.020% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
    • 0.020% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Wipers (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.080% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.020% fail on Cable
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.080% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.040% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.040% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.060% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.020% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.020% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.020% fail on Lever
    • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.020% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers (77% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.020% fail on Springs
      • 0.020% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.020% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.020% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.060% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (83% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.040% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.040% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.020% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Bracket
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.12% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.040% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Steering play
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.10% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.080% fail on Condition
    • 0.020% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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