BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results
Registered in 199663.6% pass rate
from 225 tests in 2017
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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.
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18% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
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4.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp
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0.44% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.44% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
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4.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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4.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.7% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.89% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.89% fail on Side repeaters
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4.0% fail on
Flashing type
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3.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.8% fail on Front lamps
- 1.3% fail on Rear lamps
- 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 0.89% fail on Horn
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0.44% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.44% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.44% fail on Switch
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12% fail on
Brakes
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5.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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4.4% fail on
Components
- 3.1% fail on Pipes
- 1.3% fail on Hoses
- 0.89% fail on Leaks
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4.4% fail on
Components
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4.0% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.2% fail on Front wheels
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.89% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
- 2.2% fail on ABS
- 1.3% fail on Restricted movement (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.44% fail on Condition
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0.44% fail on
Hub components
- 0.44% fail on Brake discs
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5.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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9.8% fail on
Suspension
(48% better than other 1996 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.1% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
- 0.44% fail on Linkage condition
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2.7% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 2.7% fail on Condition
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2.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.8% fail on Condition
- 0.44% fail on Location
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1.3% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.3% fail on
Prescribed areas
(80% better than other 1996 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Component mounting (75% better than other 1996 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
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0.44% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.44% fail on Condition
- 0.44% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.44% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.44% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.44% fail on Couplings
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0.44% fail on
Front drive shafts
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3.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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8.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 7.6% fail on Emissions
- 0.44% fail on Exhaust system
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0.44% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.44% fail on Cap
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7.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.9% fail on Washers
- 2.2% fail on Wipers
- 0.44% fail on Windscreen
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3.6% fail on
Steering
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2.7% fail on
Steering system
- 1.3% fail on Steering rack
- 0.44% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 0.44% fail on Ball joint
- 0.44% fail on Track rod end
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0.89% fail on
Power steering
- 0.89% fail on Other components
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2.7% fail on
Steering system
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3.6% fail on
Tyres
- 2.2% fail on Condition
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth
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2.7% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.8% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.8% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts
(73% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Requirements
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1.8% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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1.8% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.8% fail on Registration plate
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0.89% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(84% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Body condition
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0.44% fail on
Doors
- 0.44% fail on Passengers other
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0.44% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment