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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
85.9% pass rate
from 683 tests in 2021
(63% 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.

  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.15% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.59% fail on Emission control equipment (41 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Catalytic converter (62 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (67% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.44% fail on Wipers (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 0.59% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Passengers airbag
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
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