BMW 4-Series M4 MOT Results
Registered in 201586.3% pass rate
from 2,073 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 4-Series M4 is unusually good or bad.
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6.0% fail on
Tyres
(39% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2015 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Suspension
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2.4% fail on
Springs
(48% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Coil springs
(48% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Coil spring (48% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Coil springs
(48% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.53% fail on Ball joint
- 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.048% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.048% fail on Ball joint
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2.4% fail on
Springs
(48% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Registration plates (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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1.3% fail on
Brakes
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.48% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.39% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(83% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.29% fail on Brake discs
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0.096% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(95% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Brake pads (95% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.048% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.048% fail on Cable
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0.29% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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0.39% fail on
Brake performance
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.096% fail on
Service brake performance
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.096% fail on
Rbt
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.096% fail on
Rbt
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.096% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.048% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
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0.048% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.048% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.096% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.096% fail on
Rbt
- 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.096% fail on
Rbt
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0.14% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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0.096% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.096% fail on Lever
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0.048% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.048% fail on Other components
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0.48% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(73% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Headlamp aim
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim (62% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Headlamps
(82% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.048% fail on Headlamp
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0.19% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.048% fail on Side repeaters
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
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0.14% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.14% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.14% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.14% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.14% fail on Horn
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0.58% fail on
Headlamp aim
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.96% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.87% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.82% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.096% fail on
Emission control equipment
(13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Catalytic converter (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.048% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.048% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.82% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.096% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.87% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.68% fail on
Visibility
(83% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Wipers (94% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
- 0.048% fail on Condition
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0.19% fail on
Steering
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0.19% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.096% fail on Track rod end
- 0.048% fail on Ball joint
- 0.048% fail on Drag link end
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0.048% fail on
Steering play
- 0.048% fail on Steering rack
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0.19% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.19% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(79% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.096% fail on
Transmission
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0.096% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.048% fail on Joints
- 0.048% fail on Bearing housing
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0.096% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.048% fail on Exhaust system
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0.048% fail on
Seats
- 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
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0.096% fail on
Transmission
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0.096% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.096% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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