MOT Results

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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1983
82.1% pass rate
from 84 tests in 2021
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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 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Suspension
    • 7.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt
          • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Pipe
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Floor
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Condition

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