BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results
Registered in 201290.8% pass rate
from 795 tests in 2017
(56% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.
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4.5% fail on
Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.13% fail on Valve stem
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2.9% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(64% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.75% fail on Headlamp
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0.25% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.50% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.50% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.13% fail on Individual lamps
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0.50% fail on
Flashing type
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0.13% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.13% fail on Front lamps
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0.13% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.13% fail on Lamp
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Washers
- 0.25% fail on Windscreen
- 0.25% fail on Wipers (91% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.75% fail on Registration plate
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0.63% fail on
Brakes
(84% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.13% fail on Front wheels
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.13% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.13% fail on Fitment
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Hub components
- 0.13% fail on Brake pads
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0.38% fail on
Brake performance
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0.38% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.25% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.13% fail on Requirements
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.13% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.25% fail on
Seat belts
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0.25% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
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0.25% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.25% fail on Emissions
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0.13% fail on
Steering
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0.13% fail on
Steering system
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack
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0.13% fail on
Steering system
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0.13% fail on
Suspension
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0.13% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.13% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.13% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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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.