MOT reliability
Bmw Z
21 vehicles · 143 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Bmw Z vehicles and 143 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Z has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,601 miles.
21
Vehicles
143
MOT tests
4,761
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Z problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Z MOT tests:
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Other107%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Brakes2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Visibility0%
Bmw Z pass rate by age
How the Bmw Z's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 19 | 58% |
| 9 | 24 | 67% |
| 10 | 22 | 68% |
| 11 | 21 | 62% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Bmw Z MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Z MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
Bmw Z pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 19,989 |
| 2000 | 3 | 20 | 75% | 84,291 |
| 1999 | 3 | 36 | 69% | 105,048 |
| 1998 | 4 | 31 | 71% | 110,543 |
| 1997 | 8 | 42 | 67% | 100,878 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 180,985 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 10,444 |
Bmw Z reliability FAQ
Across 21 Bmw Z vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Z MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Bmw Z in our data has covered around
96,601 miles.
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