BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
83.3% pass rate
from 1,654 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2013 cars)
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Road Wheels (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (39 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.54% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.48% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.42% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.060% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.060% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (53% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.060% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.42% fail on Brake performance (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.060% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.060% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.060% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.060% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.060% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.060% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.060% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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.

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