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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
80.0% pass rate
from 1,069 tests in 2021
(56% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.5% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Mechanical brake components (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.094% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.094% fail on Hand lever
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring (49% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.094% fail on Linkage
      • 0.094% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp (96% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.094% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.094% fail on Horn
    • 0.094% fail on Stop lamp
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.94% fail on Tread depth (75% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.094% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.094% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.094% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.094% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.094% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.094% fail on Transmission
      • 0.094% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.094% fail on Flexible couplings
  • 0.75% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.094% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.094% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.47% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.094% fail on Power steering
      • 0.094% fail on Pump
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.19% fail on Condition

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