BMW Z3 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
62.7% pass rate
from 2,890 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (83% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 11% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.069% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.035% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.035% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.069% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.069% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.035% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms (48% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (85% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (62% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Suspension arm (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (66% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (94% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings (92% better than other 1998 cars)
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (95% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.90% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.035% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.069% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (82% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (32% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.97% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies) (69% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.38% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.38% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.069% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.035% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.035% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.035% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.90% fail on Seats (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.62% fail on Integral vehicle structure (64% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (66% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.035% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.48% fail on Chassis (61% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Chassis condition (61% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.069% fail on Pipe
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.069% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
      • 0.035% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Catch
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Joints (97% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.035% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.035% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.069% fail on Panel
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.069% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.035% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.035% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Towbar
      • 0.035% fail on Towbar condition
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Seat belts (81% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas (84% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 1998 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (70% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
        • 0.035% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.035% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.069% fail on Pump
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
    • 0.069% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.035% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.035% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.069% fail on Condition
  • 0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.10% fail on Speedometer

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