BMW Z4 MOT Results
Registered in 201484.3% pass rate
from 2,011 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.
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6.3% fail on
Tyres
(32% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Size/type
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2.6% fail on
Road Wheels
(8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Condition (44 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Attachment
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2.3% fail on
Visibility
(42% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Washers
- 1.0% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Headlamp aim
(51% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.50% fail on
Headlamps
(69% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.050% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.050% fail on Side repeaters
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0.050% fail on
Flashing type
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0.050% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.050% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.050% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.050% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.94% fail on
Headlamp aim
(51% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Brakes
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(56% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(54% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Brake linings
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0.30% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(62% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(54% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Brake performance
(70% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Service brake performance
(65% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Rbt
(65% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.30% fail on
Rbt
(65% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.050% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
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0.050% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.30% fail on
Service brake performance
(65% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.15% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.099% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.099% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.050% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.050% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.050% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.050% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.050% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(56% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Suspension
(67% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Springs
(64% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Coil springs
(64% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Coil spring (64% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Coil springs
(64% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.25% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.15% fail on Linkage
- 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joints
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0.15% fail on
Suspension arms
(90% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Springs
(64% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.40% fail on Registration plates
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.050% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.050% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(86% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Spark ignition
(82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.15% fail on
Spark ignition
(82% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.099% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.15% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.050% fail on
Transmission
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0.050% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.050% fail on Joints
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0.050% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.050% fail on
Transmission
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.