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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW Z 3. Check any Z 3 by registration number below.

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95.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.4%

vs BMW Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW Z 3 — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW Z 3 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.3%, which is 5.4 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Z 3 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW Z 3, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW Z 3 performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 157 vehicles

99.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2001

Based on 162 vehicles

93.2%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

98k mi

2000

Based on 223 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

1999

Based on 339 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

118k mi

1998

Based on 575 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

1997

Based on 658 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

1996

Based on 529 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

1995

Based on 63 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW Z 3

BMW Z 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW Z 3 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW Z 3?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW Z 3 is 95.3% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW Z 3?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW Z 3 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.3%, the BMW Z 3 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW Z 3?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW Z 3?
Typical mileage for the BMW Z 3: 103,695 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Z 3 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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