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BMW Z3 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
59.4% pass rate
from 1,998 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms (81% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (72% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.4% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (32% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (77% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (86% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (97% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 12% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.35% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.30% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.050% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.050% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.90% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.10% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.050% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Horn
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.70% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.70% fail on Hazard warning (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.050% fail on Switch
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.050% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.050% fail on Window
  • 5.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas (72% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (80% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.050% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (32% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seats (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure (63% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (63% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Chassis (66% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Chassis condition (66% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
        • 0.050% fail on Catch
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (96% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.050% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.050% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.050% fail on Carrier
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.050% fail on Panel
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (68% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end (51% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.10% fail on Pump
      • 0.050% fail on Other components
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.10% fail on Speedometer

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