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BMW Z3 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
64.4% pass rate
from 3,221 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 1999 cars)
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (19% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (29% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (33% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.78% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.031% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Cable (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.062% fail on Pedal
      • 0.062% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.062% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.031% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.031% fail on Servos
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.031% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.031% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 12% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (40% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.5% fail on Springs (49% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs (58% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (59% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Mounting
      • 0.062% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component (73% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.062% fail on Axles
      • 0.062% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 8.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.093% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (44% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.031% fail on Switch
    • 0.56% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies) (71% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.031% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.031% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.031% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (28% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Prescribed areas (71% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment
    • 0.34% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Integral vehicle structure (53% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (56% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.031% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.062% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Chassis (79% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Chassis condition (79% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Doors (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (78% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pipe
      • 0.062% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.093% fail on Body
      • 0.093% fail on Other body component
    • 0.062% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.062% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.031% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.031% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.031% fail on Carrier
    • 0.031% fail on Transmission
      • 0.031% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.031% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (58% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
      • 0.031% fail on Pump
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.093% fail on Condition
  • 0.031% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.031% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.031% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.031% fail on Anchorages

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