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BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
83.0% 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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.049% fail on Horn
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 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
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.89% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 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)
      • 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)
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic parking brake (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
  • 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
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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
  • 0.84% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.099% fail on Condition
    • 0.099% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Power steering
      • 0.049% fail on Operation
    • 0.049% fail on Steering play
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.049% fail on Electronic power steering
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