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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
73.5% pass rate
from 181 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.55% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.55% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.55% fail on Switch
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.55% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.55% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.55% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.55% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 6.6% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.55% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.55% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.55% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.55% fail on Wipers
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Tank
      • 0.55% fail on Pipe
    • 0.55% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.55% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.55% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission
      • 0.55% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.55% fail on Joints
    • 0.55% fail on Doors
      • 0.55% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.55% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Steering
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.55% fail on Steering play
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment

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