Bmw Z4 MOT data by year
The Bmw Z4 appears in 203,942 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1998–2023. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres, and its overall pass rate is 82.9%.
203,942
MOT tests analysed
82.9%
Pass rate
17.1%
Fail rate
1998–2023
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16,484 | 77.4% | 22.6% | Brakes |
| 2004 | 19,881 | 77.8% | 22.2% | Suspension |
| 2005 | 13,866 | 75.4% | 24.6% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.7% | 11,650 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 10,954 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.1% | 10,358 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.8% | 9,818 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 6,802 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 5,325 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 2,814 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 1.3% | 2,577 |
Methodology & source. Based on 203,942 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.