2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 BMW Z4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,899 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,899 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    65 marked dangerous
  2. Road Wheels - condition: fractured2.3%
    66 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    48 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    19 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  3. Wheels2.9%
  4. Suspension2.9%
  5. Lights & electrics2.9%
  6. Brakes2.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 BMW Z4?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2014 BMW Z4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,899 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 BMW Z4?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; road wheels - condition: fractured; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 BMW Z4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).