Bmw Z3 MOT data by year
The Bmw Z3 appears in 75,988 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1991–2022. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 77.1%.
75,988
MOT tests analysed
77.1%
Pass rate
22.9%
Fail rate
1991–2022
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 17,728 | 77.2% | 22.8% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.0% | 7,586 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.6% | 7,272 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 6,710 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.6% | 5,043 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.6% | 4,261 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.3% | 2,532 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 2,344 |
| 8 | Tyres | 3.0% | 2,248 |
Methodology & source. Based on 75,988 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.