BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1984
69.4% pass rate
from 62 tests in 2021
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 1984 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (8 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.6% fail on Reservoirs
    • 1.6% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.6% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 9.7% fail on Suspension
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.6% fail on Hose
      • 1.6% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 1.6% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition
  • 6.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Operation
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.6% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition

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