2019 BMW Z4 · 5,999 MOT tests
2019 BMW Z4 reliability
2019 BMW Z4s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 Z4 years (5,999 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 8.8%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 21,446
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,999
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6% of tests fail here (58% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Wheels0.4%
- Suspension0.4%
- Brakes0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.83%
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 1.18%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.58%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.37%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.25%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.27%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.98%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.75%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.42%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (0.93%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 BMW Z4 reliable?
2019 BMW Z4s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 Z4 years (5,999 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.83% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.18% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW Z4 shows 21,446 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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