BMW Z3 MOT Results
Registered in 200064.8% pass rate
from 2,269 tests in 2021
(18% 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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13% fail on
Brakes
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6.1% fail on
Brake performance
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2.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.8% fail on
Rbt
- 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.8% fail on
Rbt
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2.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.1% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
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0.44% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(81% better than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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0.44% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(80% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.8% fail on
Service brake performance
- 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
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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
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(46% better than other 2000 cars)
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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
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0.48% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.48% fail on Brake discs
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0.22% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.18% fail on Cable
- 0.044% fail on Lever
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0.71% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(50% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.13% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.088% fail on Pedal
- 0.044% fail on Hand lever
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0.088% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.088% fail on Other components
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0.044% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.044% fail on Leaks
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0.044% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.044% fail on Lever
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0.044% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
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0.044% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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6.1% fail on
Brake performance
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11% fail on
Suspension
(26% better than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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3.6% fail on
Springs
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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
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3.5% fail on
Coil springs
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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)
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0.26% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint
- 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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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
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0.044% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.044% fail on Ball joint
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4.4% fail on
Suspension arms
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9.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(33% better than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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2.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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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
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
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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)
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0.35% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(74% better than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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0.35% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(74% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.18% fail on Position lamp
- 0.044% fail on Switch
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0.22% fail on
Electrical equipment
(75% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Horn
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0.088% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.088% fail on Switch
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0.044% fail on
Outline marker lamps
- 0.044% fail on Outline marker lamp
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3.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
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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)
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0.35% fail on
View to rear
- 0.35% fail on Mirrors
- 0.26% fail on Bonnet
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5.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(31% better than other 2000 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(32% better than other 2000 cars)
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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
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0.044% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.044% fail on Oxygen sensor
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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
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5.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(30% better than other 2000 cars)
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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
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5.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(32% better than other 2000 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
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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
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0.13% fail on
Airbags
- 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
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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)
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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)
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0.31% fail on
Chassis
(70% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Chassis condition (70% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Doors
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0.22% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.22% fail on Door condition
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0.088% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.088% fail on Door condition
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0.22% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.26% fail on
Seats
- 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.22% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.088% fail on Hose
- 0.088% fail on Pipe
- 0.044% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.13% fail on
Transmission
(96% better than other 2000 cars)
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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
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
(95% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Body
- 0.088% fail on Other body component
- 0.044% fail on Panel
- 0.044% fail on Bumpers
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0.044% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.044% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.044% fail on Undertray
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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
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1.5% fail on
Steering
(61% better than other 2000 cars)
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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
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0.044% fail on
Other components
- 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.044% fail on Locking devices
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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
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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
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0.71% fail on
Steering linkage components
(70% better than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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0.22% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
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0.088% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.088% fail on Speedometer