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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
81.1% pass rate
from 366 tests in 2021
(56% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.82% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.82% fail on Mechanical brake components (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.27% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.27% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.27% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Airbags
      • 0.27% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Tread depth (78% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe
  • 1.1% fail on Steering
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates

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