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BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
70.2% pass rate
from 3,391 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (23% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (42% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs (41% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring (42% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Mounting
    • 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.088% fail on Other suspension component (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.088% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.59% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-lock braking system (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.029% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.088% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.088% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.68% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.029% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
      • 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.059% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.059% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.059% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.059% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.059% fail on View to rear
      • 0.059% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (32% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.088% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.59% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
      • 0.029% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.059% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Belts (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Body
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
    • 0.029% fail on Seats
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on Condition
  • 0.47% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
      • 0.029% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.029% fail on Pump
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
    • 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.059% fail on Steering play
      • 0.059% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.029% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.029% fail on Speedometer
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