BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results
Registered in 201086.7% pass rate
from 735 tests in 2017
(54% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.
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5.3% fail on
Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth (57% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
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3.0% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(78% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (60% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
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0.68% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.14% fail on Switch
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0.68% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Direction indicators
(73% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Flashing type
(73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
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0.41% fail on
Flashing type
(73% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Position lamps
(91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Front lamps (89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp
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3.0% fail on
Brakes
(46% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on ABS (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.27% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.27% fail on
Components
- 0.27% fail on Hoses
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0.54% fail on
Hub components
(80% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Brake pads (89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Brake discs
- 0.14% fail on Brake calipers
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0.54% fail on
Brake performance
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.41% fail on Electronic stability system (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.27% fail on Condition
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1.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers
- 0.27% fail on Windscreen
- 0.27% fail on Wipers (90% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.54% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.54% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.54% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.41% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.41% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.14% fail on Emissions
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0.27% fail on
Suspension
(97% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.14% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.14% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.14% fail on
Suspension arms
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0.14% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.14% fail on Condition
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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.