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BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
69.0% pass rate
from 3,290 tests in 2020
(28% 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 (26% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (16% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (8.6% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (11% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (17% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9.9% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joints (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (8.6% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (13% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (7.7% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.091% fail on Suspension rods (6.0% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.061% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (4.8% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested (38% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Lever (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control (29% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems (8.4% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid (5.4% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7.7% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Hand lever (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device (24% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.030% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment (16% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Horn (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Position lamps (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Position lamp (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear (20% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors (18% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.030% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition (0.34% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Compression ignition (96% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks (41% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system (21% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Doors (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Front passenger's door (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition (45% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.030% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (7.5% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Seat belts (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels (13% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment (12% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates (53% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Power steering
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
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