BMW 4-Series M4 MOT Results

Registered in 2016

87.1% pass rate

from 1,899 tests in 2021

(20% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 4-Series M4 is unusually good or bad.

6.3% fail on Tyres (61% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2016 cars)
2.2% fail on Suspension
- 1.2% fail on Springs
  - 1.2% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.2% fail on Coil spring
- 0.84% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.74% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.053% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.053% fail on Wheel bearings
1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Registration plates (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
1.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.21% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  - 0.053% fail on Headlamp
- 0.21% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.21% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.053% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
0.84% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.84% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.79% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment (36 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter (43 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.053% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.053% fail on Catalytic converter
0.58% fail on Brakes (79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.11% fail on Rbt
      - 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.053% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.11% fail on Mechanical brake components (94% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.053% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.053% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.053% fail on Brake discs
- 0.053% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.053% fail on Lever
0.58% fail on Visibility (85% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Wipers (96% better than other 2016 cars)
0.21% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.16% fail on Attachment
- 0.053% fail on Condition
0.16% fail on Steering
- 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.16% fail on Track rod end
0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Exhaust system