BMW 4-Series M4 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
86.3% pass rate
from 2,073 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 4-Series M4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.0% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (48% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (48% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (48% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.048% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.39% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.096% fail on Brake linings and pads (95% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Brake pads (95% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.048% fail on Cable
    • 0.39% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.096% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.048% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.096% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.096% fail on Rbt
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.096% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.096% fail on Lever
    • 0.048% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Other components
  • 1.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.048% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.048% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
  • 0.96% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.82% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.096% fail on Emission control equipment (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Catalytic converter (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.048% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.048% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.096% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.68% fail on Visibility (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Wipers (94% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Steering
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.096% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.048% fail on Steering play
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Transmission
      • 0.096% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.048% fail on Joints
        • 0.048% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.048% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.096% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.096% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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