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BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
80.3% pass rate
from 2,608 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (29% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (29% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage ball joints (94% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on View to rear
      • 0.077% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.038% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.038% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake discs and drums (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Brake performance (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.038% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.077% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic parking brake (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.038% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.038% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.77% fail on Catalyst emissions (43% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.077% fail on Compression ignition (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.038% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.038% fail on Transmission
      • 0.038% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.038% fail on Joints
    • 0.038% fail on Doors
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.038% fail on Hinge
    • 0.038% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.038% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.038% fail on Undertray
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.038% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.038% fail on Condition
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.077% fail on Steering (97% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.038% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.038% fail on Electronic power steering
Read the Honest John Review

  • BMW Z4 (2009 - 2016)
    Stylish and refined roadster coupe with folding hard top. Strong performance from six-cylinder engines. Much improved steering feel came as part of 2013 revamp.
  • BMW Z4 (2003 - 2009)
    Better looking and a sportier drive than its Z3 predecessor.

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