MOT Check for BMW Z3s

The BMW Z3 makes up 358,946 of the overall 25,932,658 BMW MOT test results. Select your Z3 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:383 times
front brake binding  Occurs:18 times
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Occurs:28 times
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated  Occurs:24 times
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on  Occurs:33 times
Offside Rear Wheel stud missing  Occurs:21 times
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing ai Occurs:25 times
brake disc excessively pitted  Occurs:56 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:42 times
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) Occurs:26 times
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Occurs:60 times
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii)) Occurs:39 times
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bi Occurs:23 times
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:47 times
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Occurs:26 times
Centre Exhaust mounting missing  Occurs:32 times
Side repeater incorrect colour  Occurs:48 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:37 times
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:32 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:235 times
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Occurs:52 times
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel  Occurs:430 times
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working  Occurs:77 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:36 times
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended  Occurs:18 times
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