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BMW 4-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2013
86.1% pass rate
from 1,061 tests in 2021
(54% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 4-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.28% fail on Headlamps (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.094% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.094% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.094% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.094% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake pads (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.094% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.094% fail on Lever
    • 0.57% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.094% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.094% fail on Pedal
    • 0.094% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.094% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.094% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.094% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.28% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.094% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 0.66% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.094% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.094% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.094% fail on Doors
      • 0.094% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
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