BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 1998

77.5% pass rate

from 276 tests in 2021

(41% 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.

12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 4.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
- 3.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.6% fail on Headlamp
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 6.5% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.72% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.36% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.36% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.36% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.36% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
6.9% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 1998 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.8% fail on Springs
  - 1.8% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.8% fail on Coil spring
- 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.36% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
- 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (77% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
5.8% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.8% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.72% fail on Rbt
      - 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.36% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.36% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.72% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.36% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.36% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.36% fail on Brake discs
- 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
4.3% fail on Visibility
- 2.2% fail on Wipers
- 1.8% fail on Washers
- 0.36% fail on Bonnet
1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.36% fail on Airbags
  - 0.36% fail on Drivers airbag
1.4% fail on Tyres
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.36% fail on Condition
0.72% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.36% fail on Chassis
  - 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
0.36% fail on Steering
- 0.36% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.36% fail on Steering rack
0.36% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.36% fail on Attachment