BMW X4 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
82.0% pass rate
from 2,148 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 X4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Suspension (66% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.047% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.047% fail on Other suspension component
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.56% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.093% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.047% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.093% fail on Brake discs and drums (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Brake discs (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.093% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.093% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (21 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.047% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.79% fail on Wipers (69% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 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)
  • 0.74% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.65% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.47% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.19% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.37% fail on Steering
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.047% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.047% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.093% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.047% fail on Body
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
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