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BMW 4-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2016
87.6% pass rate
from 6,103 tests in 2021
(33% 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 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.033% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.29% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.016% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Stop lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.066% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Rbt
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.082% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.049% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.049% fail on Lever
    • 0.016% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.016% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.016% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Washers
    • 0.41% fail on Wipers (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.016% fail on Window
    • 0.016% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.49% fail on Suspension (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.066% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.18% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.016% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.033% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.016% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.066% fail on Joints
    • 0.033% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.016% fail on Pipe
    • 0.016% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.11% fail on Steering
    • 0.082% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.066% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.016% fail on Steering play
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.049% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Seat belts (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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