2011 BMW Z3 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2011 perform at MOT as they age
15 years
Current Age
88.4%
Latest Pass Rate
43
Total Tests (All Years)
50,133 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Z3
Compared to Average at Age 10
This car: 88.4%
Average: 58.8%
✅ 29.6% above average (15326 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2021
88.4%
Age (yrs) 10Tests 43Avg Mileage 50,133Top Failure Brakes — 11.6%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2011 BMW Z3, with age trends.
Brakes
11.6%
— Consistent
Noise, emissions and leaks
9.3%
— Consistent
Identification of the vehicle
4.7%
— Consistent
Suspension
4.7%
— Consistent
Visibility
4.7%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 11.6% (10 yrs) | 11.6% (10 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.3% (10 yrs) | 9.3% (10 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.7% (10 yrs) | 4.7% (10 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 4.7% (10 yrs) | 4.7% (10 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Visibility | 4.7% (10 yrs) | 4.7% (10 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how BMW Z3 cars manufactured in 2011 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2021 to 2021, covering 43 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.