BMW 4-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2017

89.4% pass rate

from 4,716 tests in 2021

(30% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 4-Series is unusually good or bad.

4.2% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Condition (66% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Size/type
1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.19% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.19% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.021% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.13% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamps (79% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  - 0.021% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.021% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.021% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp
1.2% fail on Visibility (67% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Washers
- 0.45% fail on Wipers (84% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.064% fail on Windscreen
- 0.021% fail on Bonnet
1.1% fail on Brakes (48% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.21% fail on Brake discs
- 0.38% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.21% fail on Rbt
      - 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.085% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.085% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.064% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.042% fail on Rbt
      - 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.021% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.042% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.021% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.021% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.021% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.021% fail on Pedal
- 0.021% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.021% fail on Lever
- 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.021% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
0.49% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
0.32% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.064% fail on Ball joint
- 0.042% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.021% fail on Springs
  - 0.021% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.021% fail on Coil spring
- 0.021% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.021% fail on Ball joint
0.13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (77% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.064% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.021% fail on Undertray
- 0.021% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
0.085% fail on Steering
- 0.064% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.042% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.021% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.021% fail on Drag link end
- 0.021% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.021% fail on Steering rack
0.085% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.021% fail on Bumpers
- 0.021% fail on Transmission
  - 0.021% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.021% fail on Joints
- 0.021% fail on Body
  - 0.021% fail on Other body component
0.085% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.064% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.021% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.021% fail on Condition

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BMW 4 Series (2013 - 2020)
Handles as impressively as you’d hope, handsome styling makes the newer 4 Series look fussy, wide range of strong petrol and diesel engines, plenty on the used market.