BMW Z3 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
64.8% pass rate
from 2,269 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Brake pads (52% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
        • 0.044% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.088% fail on Pedal
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.088% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.088% fail on Other components
    • 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.044% fail on Leaks
    • 0.044% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.044% fail on Lever
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.62% fail on Suspension arm (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (34% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (96% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (74% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.088% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.088% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
    • 0.088% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.088% fail on Switch
    • 0.044% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Washers (50% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition (30% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (29% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.088% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.088% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (72% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Chassis (70% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Chassis condition (70% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.088% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.088% fail on Hose
      • 0.088% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (96% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Other body component
      • 0.044% fail on Panel
    • 0.044% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
        • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.62% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Pump
      • 0.044% fail on Rams
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Steering column
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle (70% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates (70% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
  • 0.088% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.088% fail on Speedometer

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