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BMW 4-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2015
85.9% pass rate
from 7,853 tests in 2021
(36% 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 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.025% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.089% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.6% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums (46% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.051% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.076% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.038% fail on Pedal
      • 0.038% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.051% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.051% fail on Lever
    • 0.038% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.013% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Wipers (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.025% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.71% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust emissions (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.064% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Compression ignition (92% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.013% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Doors
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.076% fail on Condition
    • 0.064% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.10% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Steering play
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
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