BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results
Registered in 200983.4% pass rate
from 769 tests in 2017
(49% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.
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7.7% fail on
Tyres
- 4.6% fail on Condition
- 3.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.39% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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5.1% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(67% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.91% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.13% fail on Individual lamps
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1.0% fail on
Flashing type
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0.91% fail on
Position lamps
(76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Front lamps (74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Rear lamps
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0.91% fail on
Headlamps
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.39% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Stop lamp
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2.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(46% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Washers
- 0.39% fail on Windscreen
- 0.26% fail on Wipers (91% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Mirrors
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2.1% fail on
Brakes
(68% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.65% fail on ABS
- 0.52% fail on Electronic stability system (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Hub components
(81% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Brake pads (83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Brake discs
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0.39% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.39% fail on
Components
- 0.39% fail on Hoses
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0.39% fail on
Components
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0.39% fail on
Brake performance
(86% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Rear wheels (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Front wheels
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(160% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Suspension
(95% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Suspension arms
(86% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (86% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.13% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.13% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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0.26% fail on
Suspension arms
(86% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.52% fail on Attachment
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0.39% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(80% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Emissions
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0.26% fail on
Steering
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0.26% fail on
Steering system
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack
- 0.13% fail on Track rod end
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0.26% fail on
Steering system
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BMW M3 (2007 - 2013)
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.