BMW Z4 MOT Results
Registered in 201381.7% pass rate
from 1,627 tests in 2020
(28% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.
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6.7% fail on
Tyres
(26% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Tread depth (57% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Size/type
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3.9% fail on
Road Wheels
(12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Condition (55 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment (42% better than other 2013 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Visibility
(24% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Washers (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Driver's view
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2.0% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Headlamp aim
(54% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Headlamps
(57% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp (93% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Reversing lamps
(12% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (10.0% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.061% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.98% fail on
Headlamp aim
(54% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Brakes
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(68% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Brake pads (68% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(49% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(68% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Brake performance
(82% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Service brake performance
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Rbt
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.25% fail on
Rbt
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Service brake performance
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.18% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(16% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (17% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.061% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.061% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.061% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Suspension
(79% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Springs
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Coil springs
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Coil springs
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Linkage
- 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joints
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0.061% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.061% fail on Ball joint
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0.86% fail on
Springs
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(140% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Registration plates (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(77% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Spark ignition
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.061% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.31% fail on
Spark ignition
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.061% fail on
Steering
- 0.061% fail on Steering wheel
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0.061% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.061% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
Read the Honest John Review
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BMW Z4 (2009 - 2016)
Stylish and refined roadster coupe with folding hard top. Strong performance from six-cylinder engines. Much improved steering feel came as part of 2013 revamp.