BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

89.6% pass rate

from 1,081 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

5.6% fail on Tyres (62% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Tread depth
1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.56% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.46% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.093% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.093% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.093% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.093% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.093% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.093% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.093% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.093% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.093% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.093% fail on Horn
1.2% fail on Suspension
- 0.65% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.56% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Springs
  - 0.37% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.37% fail on Coil spring
- 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Shock absorbers
1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
0.93% fail on Visibility (75% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Washers
- 0.37% fail on Wipers (86% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.093% fail on Windscreen
0.74% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.74% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.65% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.37% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.19% fail on Emission control equipment (57 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.19% fail on Catalytic converter (70 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.093% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.093% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.093% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
0.37% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.28% fail on Attachment
- 0.093% fail on Condition
0.19% fail on Brakes (91% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.093% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.093% fail on Brake discs
- 0.093% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.093% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.093% fail on Rbt (sp)
0.093% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.093% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.093% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device

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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.