BMW X4 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.1% pass rate
from 2,797 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.9% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.036% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (43% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.29% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (23 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.036% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.036% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.61% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.036% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.25% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.072% fail on Headlamp (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.036% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.46% fail on Wipers (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.036% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.036% fail on Window
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.21% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.072% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.11% fail on Steering
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Transmission
      • 0.072% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.072% fail on Joints
    • 0.036% fail on Doors
      • 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
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  • BMW X4 (2014 - 2018)
    Coupe-inspired alternative to the X3. High level of standard equipment including electric tailgate and navigation. Impressively refined ride quality.

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