BMW X4 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
87.8% pass rate
from 2,255 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 X4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.044% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.22% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.044% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.044% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (60% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Washers
    • 0.53% fail on Wipers (80% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.89% fail on Suspension
    • 0.58% fail on Springs
      • 0.58% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.58% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.044% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.31% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.089% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.13% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.089% fail on Steering
    • 0.089% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.089% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.044% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.044% fail on Transmission
      • 0.044% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.044% fail on Joints
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    Coupe-inspired alternative to the X3. High level of standard equipment including electric tailgate and navigation. Impressively refined ride quality.

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