BMW Z3 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
71.0% pass rate
from 131 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2003 cars)
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 3.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.76% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.76% fail on Brake pads
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.76% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 9.2% fail on Suspension
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.1% fail on Springs
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 6.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.76% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.76% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.76% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.76% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.76% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.76% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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