BMW 4 Series vs Volkswagen Scirocco
The BMW 4 Series has the better MOT record of the two — 11.8% fail rate versus 20.2% for the Volkswagen Scirocco across comparable years. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Scirocco records failures noticeably more often.
11.8%
4 Series fail rate
20.2%
Scirocco fail rate
8.43pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | BMW 4 Series | Volkswagen Scirocco |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 567,497 | 297,473 |
| Pass rate | 88.2% | 79.8% |
| Fail rate | 11.8% | 20.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | 4 Series | Scirocco |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1.4% | 8.5% |
| Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 8.5% |
| Brakes | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| Visibility | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Tyres | 7.3% | 7.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.