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BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
72.2% pass rate
from 3,487 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.8% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (27% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.086% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.57% fail on Electronic stability control (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Brake discs (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.086% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.086% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.057% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
  • 5.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.029% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.029% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.029% fail on Switch
    • 0.029% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (40% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.086% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.057% fail on View to rear
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.029% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.029% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.029% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Doors (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.057% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.057% fail on Undertray
    • 0.029% fail on Seats
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Seat belts (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment
      • 0.029% fail on Condition
    • 0.029% fail on Airbags
      • 0.029% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.29% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Steering (94% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Steering gear (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.029% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.029% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.029% fail on Power steering
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
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