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BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
65.4% pass rate
from 2,944 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (35% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage ball joints (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs (26% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring (28% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Other suspension component (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.034% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.034% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.88% fail on Electronic stability control (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (37% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Lever
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Servos
      • 0.034% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp levelling device (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.068% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.034% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.20% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.034% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.034% fail on Switch
    • 0.034% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.034% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (85% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.034% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.034% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Compression ignition (93% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Catch
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.068% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.034% fail on Joints
      • 0.034% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.034% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.78% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Other components
        • 0.034% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.068% fail on Steering play
      • 0.068% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
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