BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2010

80.5% pass rate

from 2,032 tests in 2021

(47% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

5.0% fail on Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth (68% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
4.8% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Springs (29% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Coil springs (29% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 3.8% fail on Coil spring (29% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.39% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.098% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.098% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Linkage
- 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.049% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 0.049% fail on Suspension unit
3.2% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
- 1.0% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.049% fail on Windscreen
3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.84% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.59% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.49% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.049% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (95% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.098% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.049% fail on Rear reflectors
3.0% fail on Road Wheels (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Condition (20 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
2.4% fail on Brakes (70% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.89% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.84% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.049% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.30% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Brake performance (83% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.34% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.098% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.098% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.098% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.34% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.098% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.049% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.049% fail on Pedal
- 0.049% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
0.94% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.89% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.098% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.049% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.69% fail on Registration plates
0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.098% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.098% fail on Condition
0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (95% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.098% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.049% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.049% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.049% fail on Boot lid condition