2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 BMW Z4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,849 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,849 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.2%
    132 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Lights & electrics1.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Wheels0.4%
  7. Brakes0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.8%

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 2019 BMW Z4?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2019 BMW Z4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,849 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW Z4?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW Z4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).