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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
78.4% pass rate
from 1,587 tests in 2021
(53% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.76% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.69% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.063% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.76% fail on Mechanical brake components (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs (72% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Direction indicators (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Flashing type (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.19% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.063% fail on Horn
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (52% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.063% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.063% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
    • 0.063% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.063% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.063% fail on Chassis
      • 0.063% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.063% fail on Transmission
      • 0.063% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.063% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.063% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Other body component
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.063% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.063% fail on Condition
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.063% fail on Track rod end

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