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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
85.8% pass rate
from 754 tests in 2021
(57% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (20 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.93% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres (50% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.66% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Mechanical brake components (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake linings and pads (87% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake pads (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on Wipers (89% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Springs
      • 0.13% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
  • 0.53% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
  • 0.27% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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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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