BMW Z3 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
67.2% pass rate
from 1,255 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2002 cars)
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (26% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.080% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.080% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (97% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.72% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.88% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.40% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 0.080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.56% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Tank
      • 0.080% fail on System
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (71% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.080% fail on Transmission
      • 0.080% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.080% fail on Joints
    • 0.080% fail on Body
      • 0.080% fail on Other body component
    • 0.080% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.080% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (36% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (43% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.080% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.080% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.080% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (66% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Seat belts (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Airbags
      • 0.080% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.96% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (83% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.080% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.080% fail on Other components
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.080% fail on Condition

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