BMW Z4 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
84.9% pass rate
from 1,651 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (67% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (44% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Road Wheels (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (42 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
  • 1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.18% fail on Headlamps (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.061% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.061% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.061% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.061% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.061% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.0% fail on Suspension (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Coil springs (55% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Coil spring (55% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.061% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 0.91% fail on Brakes (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Mechanical brake components (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake linings and pads (87% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake pads (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.30% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.061% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.061% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.061% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.061% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.061% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.061% fail on Condition
  • 0.061% fail on Steering
    • 0.061% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.061% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.061% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.061% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.061% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.061% fail on Speedometer
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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.

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