BMW 4-Series M4 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.9% pass rate
from 2,122 tests in 2021
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 4-Series M4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.5% fail on Tyres (88% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.094% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.094% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.047% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.047% fail on Stop lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Visibility (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on Wipers (95% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.66% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.047% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.047% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.047% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.61% fail on Suspension
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Springs
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.047% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 0.47% fail on Brakes (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.047% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.094% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.047% fail on Pedal
      • 0.047% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.094% fail on Mechanical brake components (94% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.047% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.047% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.047% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.047% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.047% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.047% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.094% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.047% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.047% fail on Condition
  • 0.047% fail on Steering
    • 0.047% fail on Steering play
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack
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