2004 BMW Z3 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2004 perform at MOT as they age
22 years
Current Age
72.7%
Latest Pass Rate
33
Total Tests (All Years)
78,840 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 17
This car: 72.7%
Average: 53.5%
✅ 19.2% above average (9249 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2021
72.7%
Age (yrs) 17Tests 33Avg Mileage 78,840Top Failure Brakes — 39.4%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2004 BMW Z3, with age trends.
Brakes
39.4%
— Consistent
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
21.2%
— Consistent
Noise, emissions and leaks
18.2%
— Consistent
Tyres
18.2%
— Consistent
Suspension
15.2%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 39.4% (17 yrs) | 39.4% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.2% (17 yrs) | 21.2% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.2% (17 yrs) | 18.2% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 18.2% (17 yrs) | 18.2% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 15.2% (17 yrs) | 15.2% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how BMW Z3 cars manufactured in 2004 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2021 to 2021, covering 33 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.