2014 BMW Z4 · 7,162 MOT tests
2014 BMW Z4 reliability
2014 BMW Z4s fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 16 Z4 years (7,162 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 15.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 46,583
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,162
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 2.6% of tests fail here (980% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Wheels2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Suspension2.1%
- Brakes1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 1.95%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.7%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.63%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.05%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.99%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.3%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.68%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.41%)
Other years
Every BMW Z4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW Z4 reliable?
2014 BMW Z4s fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 16 Z4 years (7,162 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often road wheel fractured or welded defect (1.95% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.7% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW Z4 shows 46,583 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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