Is the BMW Z3 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 12,574 MOT tests, around 0% of BMW Z3s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 75% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 25%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol Z3s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 0%
- Likely charged
- 75%
- Depends on the car
- 25%
- MOT tests analysed
- 12,574
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Z3 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Z3s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Check Euro standard93 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard1,146 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard1,881 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged2,017 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged2,973 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged2,649 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged1,768 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Z3
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Z3s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Z3s fare at the MOT too: see the BMW Z3 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used BMW Z3 for London: what the MOT data shows
The BMW Z3s in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2003. 1999 was the most common year, with 2,978 tests (24% of the total), and half were registered in 1999 or later.
Almost every Z3 in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2003) passed first time 76% of the time at 72,799 miles on average, and the oldest (1997) passed 62% at 93,002 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Z3's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.0% of tests); seatbelts and airbags: "warning lamp indicates a fault" (3.3%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (2.8%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 20.4% of tests.
Overall, 68% of Z3s passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 85,564 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other BMW models
About this data
Based on 12,574 first MOT tests of the BMW Z3 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 12,574 MOT tests say about the BMW Z3 and London's ULEZ.
Is the BMW Z3 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 0% of Z3s on the road are likely compliant and 75% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Z3 years are ULEZ compliant?
The petrol cars in our data are older than 2006, so many won't comply. Check the exact vehicle's Euro standard.
How can I check if a specific Z3 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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