BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results
Registered in 201485.1% pass rate
from 255 tests in 2021
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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5.9% fail on
Suspension
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5.1% fail on
Springs
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Coil springs
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Coil springs
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.39% fail on Ball joint
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0.39% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.39% fail on Linkage
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5.1% fail on
Springs
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 0.78% fail on Tread depth
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2.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.39% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.39% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.39% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.39% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
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0.39% fail on
Flashing type
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0.39% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.39% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.39% fail on Rear reflectors
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
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2.0% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Registration plates (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Brakes
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1.6% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Brake performance
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0.39% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.39% fail on
Rbt
- 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.39% fail on
Rbt
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0.39% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.39% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.6% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.6% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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1.6% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.78% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.39% fail on Condition
- 0.39% fail on Attachment
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0.39% fail on
Visibility
- 0.39% fail on Wipers
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.39% fail on
Airbags
- 0.39% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.39% fail on
Airbags
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BMW M3 (2014 - 2018)
Brilliant twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight six engine. Quicker yet more economical than its predecessor. Forgiving ride and phenomenal grip.