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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
78.4% pass rate
from 2,249 tests in 2021
(52% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (49% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.49% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.089% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.089% fail on Switch
    • 0.044% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.044% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.4% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Axles
      • 0.044% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.044% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.80% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Mechanical brake components (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums (84% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake linings and pads (92% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Brake pads (92% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.089% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.044% fail on View to rear
      • 0.044% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.089% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.044% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.089% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.044% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (66% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Seat belts (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Prescribed areas (92% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.58% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (96% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.044% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.044% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.18% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.089% fail on Chassis (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Chassis condition (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Body
      • 0.044% fail on Panel
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.67% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Power steering
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
    • 0.089% fail on Steering play
      • 0.089% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.089% fail on Condition

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