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15 Model Years Analyzed

BMW Z3
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics

Average pass rate across all model years (1991-2015), based on 15,351 DVSA recorded tests.

77.6%

Average Pass Rate

15

Model Years

15k

Tests Analyzed

Most Tested Year

1999 BMW Z3 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures

78.2% pass rateBased on 3,625 DVSA tests

Pass Rate by Year

201550%

2 tests

2012100%

9 tests

201188.9%

18 tests

201050%

2 tests

200766.7%

3 tests

200480%

5 tests

200382.2%

107 tests

200280.4%

1,375 tests

200179.6%

2,279 tests

200078.4%

2,449 tests

199978.2%

3,625 tests

199876.4%

3,266 tests

199773.5%

2,205 tests

199680%

5 tests

1991100%

1 tests

Most Common Failures Across All Years

  1. 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  2. 2A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
  3. 3Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  4. 4A tyre seriously damaged
  5. 5A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MOT pass rate for a BMW Z3?

The BMW Z3 has an average 77.6% MOT pass rate across model years 1991 to 2015, based on DVSA test data.

What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW Z3?

The most common MOT failure reasons for the BMW Z3 across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.

Which BMW Z3 year has the best MOT pass rate?

MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific BMW Z3 model years.