Bmw Z3
MOT data from 27,461 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 78.8%. Average mileage at test: 87,463 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,146 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 772 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 761 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 594 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 588 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 551 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 547 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 506 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 486 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 468 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4,950 | 76.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed default limits, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 1998 | 7,531 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 1999 | 7,076 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2000 | 2,795 | 80.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2001 | 2,913 | 79.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 1,986 | 82.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2003 | 119 | 82.4% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
60,752 mi
Median
86,433 mi
75th percentile
109,659 mi
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