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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.3% pass rate
from 36,351 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (13% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on All direction indicators (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0055% fail on Arm
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0083% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0028% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Switch
    • 0.052% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0055% fail on Hazard warning (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Switch (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0055% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth (13% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0055% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0028% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0055% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
    • 0.0028% fail on Axles
      • 0.0028% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.0028% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (23% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (37% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (48% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0055% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0028% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0083% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Cable
        • 0.0028% fail on Lever
        • 0.0028% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.094% fail on Electronic stability control (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Lever (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.088% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Hand lever (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pedal (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0028% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.019% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
      • 0.0055% fail on Additional braking device (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Hydraulic systems (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Brake fluid (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.0028% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0028% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (15% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Wipers (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on View to rear
      • 0.088% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0028% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0083% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.072% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0083% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0028% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0028% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0028% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.0083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.061% fail on Fluid leaks (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Engine oil leaks (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0055% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0055% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0028% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0028% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Attachment (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.57% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.077% fail on Driver's door (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0028% fail on Catch
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Fuel system (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0055% fail on Hose
      • 0.0055% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0028% fail on System
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.039% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0055% fail on Prop shafts (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0028% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.019% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0028% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0028% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0028% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0028% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0028% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0028% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.46% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Drag link end (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
        • 0.0028% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0028% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0055% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.061% fail on Steering gear (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Steering rack (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Operation
    • 0.041% fail on Steering play
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0028% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0028% fail on Operation
    • 0.0028% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0028% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0055% fail on Pre-tensioners (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0055% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0055% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.0028% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0028% fail on Anchorages
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