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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
73.8% pass rate
from 260 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 1997 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.38% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.77% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.77% fail on Lever
    • 0.77% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.38% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.38% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.38% fail on Brake pads
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.77% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.77% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.77% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (60% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.77% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 0.77% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 0.77% fail on Steering (79% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.38% fail on Other components
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates

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