BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 1995
74.7% pass rate
from 166 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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (84% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.2% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 1995 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
  • 6.0% fail on Brakes
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.60% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.60% fail on Servos
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (14 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Springs
      • 0.60% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.60% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.60% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.60% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering
      • 0.60% fail on Other components
    • 0.60% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.60% fail on Floor
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Tyres
    • 0.60% fail on Condition

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