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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
79.3% pass rate
from 357 tests in 2021
(52% better than other 2001 cars)
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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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (75% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Horn
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (48% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.56% fail on Mechanical brake components (78% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.28% fail on Brake linings
        • 0.28% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.3% fail on Suspension (68% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.56% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.28% fail on Joints
    • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.56% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (76% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.56% fail on Wipers (88% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Steering
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment

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