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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
72.0% pass rate
from 200 tests in 2021
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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.

  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.50% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
    • 0.50% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.50% fail on Switch
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.50% fail on Brake fluid
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.50% fail on Power steering
      • 0.50% fail on Pump
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.50% fail on Other body component
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates

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