BMW Z4 MOT Results
Registered in 201183.0% pass rate
from 2,025 tests in 2021
(50% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.
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5.8% fail on
Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Condition (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth (62% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Size/type
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3.6% fail on
Road Wheels
(7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (32 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
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2.5% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(76% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
(62% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Headlamp aim (64% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.59% fail on
Headlamps
(78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp (90% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.40% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Direction indicators
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Flashing type
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Flashing type
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.099% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.099% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.049% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.049% fail on Horn
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1.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
(62% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Brakes
(68% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Brake performance
(61% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.40% fail on
Service brake performance
(75% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Rbt
(78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.049% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
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0.35% fail on
Rbt
(78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.049% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.049% fail on
Rbt
- 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.049% fail on
Rbt
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0.79% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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0.89% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Brake pads (69% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(62% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.44% fail on Electronic parking brake (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.20% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.049% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.049% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.049% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.049% fail on Other components
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1.2% fail on
Brake performance
(61% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Visibility
(60% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Bonnet
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1.7% fail on
Suspension
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Springs
(79% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Coil springs
(79% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Coil springs
(79% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Linkage
- 0.049% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Suspension arms
(95% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.99% fail on
Springs
(79% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(64% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Spark ignition
(45% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.049% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.84% fail on
Spark ignition
(45% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(64% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.49% fail on Registration plates
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0.25% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(67% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.099% fail on Condition
- 0.099% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.049% fail on
Airbags
- 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.099% fail on
Seat belts
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0.15% fail on
Steering
(92% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Power steering
- 0.049% fail on Operation
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0.049% fail on
Steering play
- 0.049% fail on Steering rack
- 0.049% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.049% fail on
Power steering
Read the Honest John Review
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BMW Z4 (2009 - 2016)
Stylish and refined. Strong performance from six-cylinder engines. Much improved steering feel after 2013 revamp.