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BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
71.3% pass rate
from 1,976 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Springs (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.051% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (35% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Electronic stability control (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.051% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.051% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.051% fail on Pedal
    • 0.051% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.051% fail on Servos
    • 0.051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.10% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.051% fail on Undertray
    • 0.051% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.051% fail on View to rear
      • 0.051% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.051% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.051% fail on Condition
  • 0.86% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.051% fail on Steering column
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
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