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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
85.5% pass rate
from 477 tests in 2021
(67% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.84% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.84% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Catalytic converter (31 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (61% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.21% fail on Bellows
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Wipers (86% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.63% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
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    Stormingly fast performance. Superb V8 engine sound. High quality interior. Great feelgood factor, yet still docile at low speeds. Available as coupe, convertible or saloon.

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