2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 BMW Z3 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,835 MOT tests in 2024. 69.2% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time69.2%
Failed or needed repairs30.8%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,835 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.1%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes17.4%
  2. Lights & electrics13.4%
  3. Suspension12.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.9%
  7. Tyres3.8%
  8. Body & chassis3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 BMW Z3?

In 2024, 69.2% of 2000 BMW Z3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,835 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 BMW Z3?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 BMW Z3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).