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BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
64.1% pass rate
from 2,508 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (61% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.040% fail on Pedal
    • 0.080% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.080% fail on Servos
    • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Spark ignition (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.080% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.040% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.040% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.080% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.040% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.040% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.040% fail on Undertray
  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.00% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
      • 0.040% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.040% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.040% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.040% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.040% fail on Switch
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Bonnet (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.040% fail on Passengers airbag
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Requirements
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's door (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.080% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.040% fail on Joints
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.28% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Rams
    • 0.040% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.040% fail on Electronic power steering
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