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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
85.8% pass rate
from 765 tests in 2021
(63% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.92% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.92% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.26% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (75% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Brake performance (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.65% fail on Mechanical brake components (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.13% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.52% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.26% fail on Wipers (90% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.78% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.65% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
  • 0.39% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
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