BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
84.3% pass rate
from 2,011 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Road Wheels (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (44 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Attachment
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.050% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.050% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.050% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.099% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.099% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.050% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.050% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.050% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Coil springs (64% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Coil spring (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.050% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.050% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust emissions (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.099% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.050% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.050% fail on Transmission
      • 0.050% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Joints
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    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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