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BMW Z3 Registrations by Year

There are 25,959 BMW Z3 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 25,959 BMW Z3 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1971 to 2026.

More were registered in 1999 than any other year (5,889 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 69.8% for 1996 cars up to 89.6% for 2011 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

73.2%

MOT pass rate

25,959

On UK roads

73,907

Median mileage

29 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse BMW Z3 registrations by year

33 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

12 plates 93.7% pass 8,212 mi

25 plates 89.6% pass 27,603 mi

9 plates 78.3% pass 45,809 mi

10 plates 76.6% pass 62,394 mi

134 plates 80.5% pass 51,564 mi

1,874 plates 77.2% pass 61,822 mi

3,398 plates 75.8% pass 65,589 mi

3,946 plates 73.8% pass 70,817 mi

5,889 plates 72.8% pass 75,378 mi

5,851 plates 72.1% pass 76,857 mi

4,684 plates 70.6% pass 83,222 mi

76 plates 69.8% pass 102,613 mi

BMW Z3 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many BMW Z3s are there in the UK?

There are 25,959 BMW Z3 registrations on record across model years 1971 to 2026.

Which year had the most BMW Z3s registered?

1999 — 5,889 BMW Z3s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a BMW Z3?

The typical BMW Z3 has covered around 73,907 miles.

Which BMW Z3 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 2011 BMW Z3 has the highest pass rate at 89.6%.

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