Is the BMW Z4 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 35,539 MOT tests, around 77% of BMW Z4s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 23%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol Z4 in the data (2003 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 77%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 23%
- MOT tests analysed
- 35,539
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Z4 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Z4s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant102 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,570 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,068 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant146 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,240 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,604 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant1,959 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant1,604 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant1,908 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant1,995 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant2,018 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant2,547 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,923 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant3,280 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant3,284 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard2,246 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard3,309 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard2,708 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Z4
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Z4s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Z4s fare at the MOT too: see the BMW Z4 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used BMW Z4 for London: what the MOT data shows
The BMW Z4s in this data were first registered between 2003 and 2021. 2004 was the most common year, with 3,312 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Almost every Z4 in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 99% of the time at 14,064 miles on average, and the oldest (2003) passed 66% at 95,838 miles.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Z4s likely to comply are from 2006. 3,284 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 71% of the time and averaged 87,054 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Z4's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (2.1% of tests); tyres: "has ply or cords exposed" (2.0%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (1.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.7% of tests.
Overall, 77% of Z4s passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 67,789 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other BMW models
About this data
Based on 35,539 first MOT tests of the BMW Z4 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 35,539 MOT tests say about the BMW Z4 and London's ULEZ.
Is the BMW Z4 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 77% of Z4s on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Z4 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Z4s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Z4 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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