BMW Z3 MOT Results
Registered in 200062.2% pass rate
from 2,408 tests in 2017
(23% better than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z3 is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Brakes
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7.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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7.2% fail on
Components
- 5.7% fail on Pipes (39% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Hoses
- 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.37% fail on Leaks
- 0.12% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.042% fail on Operation
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7.2% fail on
Components
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7.3% fail on
Brake performance
(20% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.2% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.8% fail on Front wheels (45% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 3.5% fail on ABS (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
- 1.7% fail on Brake pads
- 0.42% fail on Brake discs
- 0.17% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.75% fail on Electronic stability system (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Parking brake
(58% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Restricted movement
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0.12% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.12% fail on Cable
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0.042% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.042% fail on
Pedal
- 0.042% fail on Condition
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0.042% fail on
Pedal
- 0.042% fail on Locking devices
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7.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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15% fail on
Suspension
(32% better than other 2000 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(39% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (43% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 0.042% fail on Condition
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4.4% fail on
Coil springs
(41% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2000 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(54% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (44% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (60% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Attachment
- 2.1% fail on Front suspension joints
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2.0% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 2.0% fail on Condition
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0.71% fail on
Prescribed areas
(86% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Component mounting (86% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Subframe mounting (87% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Spring mounting
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0.21% fail on
Wheel bearings
(89% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Front (78% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Rear
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0.17% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.042% fail on Attachment
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0.12% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.083% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.083% fail on Suspension unit (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.083% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.083% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.042% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.042% fail on Attachment
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0.042% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.042% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.042% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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5.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(39% worse than other 2000 cars)
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15% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(41% better than other 2000 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
(20% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Front lamps (40% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.083% fail on All position lamps
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp (36% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2000 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.3% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.66% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
(75% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Horn
- 0.29% fail on Battery (73% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(83% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Fog lamp (85% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Switch
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0.17% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.17% fail on Switch
- 0.083% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
(20% better than other 2000 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(19% better than other 2000 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Washers
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Bonnet
- 0.17% fail on Windscreen (71% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Mirrors (82% better than other 2000 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(50% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Emissions (42% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (57% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested (59% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Fuel system
(65% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Pipe
- 0.042% fail on Tank
- 0.042% fail on Cap
- 0.042% fail on System
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5.0% fail on
Tyres
(41% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Size/type
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4.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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4.6% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(170% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 4.1% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Seat belts
(89% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (93% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2000 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(170% worse than other 2000 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Steering
(65% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.91% fail on
Steering system
(77% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Ball joint
- 0.042% fail on Steering arm
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0.62% fail on
Power steering
- 0.37% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.17% fail on Operation
- 0.12% fail on Pump
- 0.083% fail on Other components
- 0.17% fail on Steering operation
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0.042% fail on
Steering control
- 0.042% fail on Steering column
- 0.042% fail on Locking devices
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0.91% fail on
Steering system
(77% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(77% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Body condition (79% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Doors
- 0.21% fail on Passengers front
- 0.042% fail on Drivers
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0.12% fail on
Seats
- 0.12% fail on Drivers
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0.083% fail on
Vehicle structure
(91% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Chassis (91% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Speedometer
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0.042% fail on
Load security
- 0.042% fail on Bootlid
- 0.042% fail on Spare wheel
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0.46% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(65% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Registration plate (64% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.29% fail on Attachment
- 0.042% fail on Condition