BMW Z4 MOT Results
Registered in 200669.1% pass rate
from 3,273 tests in 2017
(27% 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.
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12% fail on
Suspension
(26% better than other 2006 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.2% fail on Condition
- 0.031% fail on Location
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4.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 4.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
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3.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(27% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (27% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.34% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (55% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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1.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.2% fail on Condition
- 0.82% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.15% fail on
Wheel bearings
(86% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Front (79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Rear (91% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.092% fail on Condition
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0.092% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.061% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.061% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.061% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.061% fail on Condition
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0.031% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.031% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.031% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.031% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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4.2% fail on
Coil springs
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10% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(53% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp (38% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2006 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
(38% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.24% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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1.6% fail on
Position lamps
(73% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front lamps (73% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Rear lamps (79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Horn
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0.34% fail on
Direction indicators
(87% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
(87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Individual lamps (88% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.061% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.061% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
(87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.092% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.061% fail on Lamp
- 0.031% fail on Switch
- 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
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8.8% fail on
Brakes
(23% better than other 2006 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(64% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Components
(77% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Pipes (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Hoses
- 0.12% fail on Leaks
- 0.031% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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4.8% fail on
Components
(77% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Brake performance
(62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front wheels
- 0.46% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.31% fail on Rear wheels (89% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.0% fail on
Hub components
(41% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Brake discs (63% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.061% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.49% fail on Electronic stability system (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Parking brake
(55% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Condition
- 0.18% fail on ABS (73% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.061% fail on Locking devices (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.031% fail on
Pedal
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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0.031% fail on
Pedal
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4.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(64% worse than other 2006 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Tyres
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Size/type
- 0.031% fail on Valve stem
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4.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(31% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Washers
- 2.1% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Windscreen
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
- 0.12% fail on Mirrors
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1.7% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(61% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Emissions (66% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.31% fail on Cap
- 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(41% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.92% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.031% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
(84% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.61% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.49% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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0.46% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.46% fail on Registration plate
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0.37% fail on
Steering
(88% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Steering system
(89% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Free play
- 0.031% fail on Steering rack
- 0.061% fail on Steering operation
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0.031% fail on
Power steering
- 0.031% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.31% fail on
Steering system
(89% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(85% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.061% fail on
Doors
(84% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Drivers
- 0.031% fail on Body security
- 0.031% fail on Body condition
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0.031% fail on
Seats
- 0.031% fail on Drivers
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0.061% fail on
Doors
(84% better than other 2006 cars)
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