BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results
Registered in 199871.9% pass rate
from 320 tests in 2017
(39% better than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(44% better than other 1998 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp
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0.31% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.31% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.8% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.9% fail on Individual lamps
- 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.63% fail on All direction indicators
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
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2.2% fail on
Position lamps
(62% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front lamps (70% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Rear lamps
- 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.63% fail on Lamp
- 0.31% fail on Switch
- 0.31% fail on Tell tale
- 0.63% fail on Horn
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0.31% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.31% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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5.0% fail on
Headlamps
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12% fail on
Suspension
(42% better than other 1998 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Coil springs
(120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Location
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4.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.4% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.63% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.63% fail on Linkage condition
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2.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.9% fail on
Prescribed areas
(72% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Component mounting (64% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.63% fail on Condition
- 0.31% fail on General condition
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0.31% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.31% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.31% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.31% fail on Rear
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0.31% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.31% fail on Condition
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4.7% fail on
Coil springs
(120% worse than other 1998 cars)
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10% fail on
Brakes
(38% better than other 1998 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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4.4% fail on
Components
- 3.8% fail on Pipes
- 0.94% fail on Hoses
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4.4% fail on
Components
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3.4% fail on
Brake performance
(62% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Front wheels
- 1.6% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Brake imbalance
- 2.8% fail on ABS
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0.63% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.63% fail on Condition
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0.31% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.31% fail on
Components
- 0.31% fail on Servos
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0.31% fail on
Components
- 0.31% fail on Restricted movement
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4.4% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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7.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 6.9% fail on Emissions
- 0.94% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.31% fail on Pipe
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5.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.4% fail on Wipers
- 2.5% fail on Washers
- 0.31% fail on Windscreen
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4.1% fail on
Steering
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
- 1.6% fail on Track rod end
- 0.63% fail on Steering rack
- 0.63% fail on Ball joint
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0.94% fail on
Power steering
- 0.63% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.31% fail on Other components
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0.31% fail on
Steering control
- 0.31% fail on Steering column
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
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3.4% fail on
Tyres
(53% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth
- 1.3% fail on Condition
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2.5% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(56% better than other 1998 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 2.2% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.31% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
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2.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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1.6% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate
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0.63% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(87% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Body condition
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0.31% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.31% fail on Attachment