BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1981

72.7% pass rate

from 44 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1981 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Brakes
- 11% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.8% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.5% fail on Headlamp
  - 2.3% fail on Dipswitch
- 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 2.3% fail on Horn
6.8% fail on Visibility
- 6.8% fail on Washers
4.5% fail on Suspension
- 2.3% fail on Springs
  - 2.3% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.3% fail on Coil spring
- 2.3% fail on Sub-frames
  - 2.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested
2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.3% fail on Chassis
  - 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
2.3% fail on Road Wheels
- 2.3% fail on Attachment