BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results
Registered in 201483.6% pass rate
from 219 tests in 2017
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
- 5.5% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.91% fail on Tread depth
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5.0% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Registration plate (15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.46% fail on
Headlamps
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0.46% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.46% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.46% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
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0.91% fail on
Suspension
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0.46% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.46% fail on Location
- 0.46% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.46% fail on
Coil springs
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0.91% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.91% fail on Emissions (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Exhaust system
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0.46% fail on
Brakes
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0.46% fail on
Hub components
- 0.46% fail on Brake discs
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0.46% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.46% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.46% fail on Front wheels
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0.46% fail on
Hub components
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0.46% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 0.46% fail on Washers
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BMW M3 (2014 on)
Twin turbo 3.0-litre straight six engine with 430PS. More powerful, quicker yet more economical than before. Impressively forgiving ride. Phenomenal grip in the dry.