BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1986

74.7% pass rate

from 229 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 1986 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.4% fail on Headlamp
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.7% fail on Horn
  - 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
- 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.87% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.44% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
7.9% fail on Visibility
- 7.0% fail on Washers
- 0.87% fail on Wipers
7.0% fail on Brakes
- 3.9% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.87% fail on Rbt
      - 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.87% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 1.3% fail on Pedal
- 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.87% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.87% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.44% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.44% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.44% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.44% fail on Brake discs
5.7% fail on Suspension
- 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint
- 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.87% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.87% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.44% fail on Ball joint
- 0.44% fail on Springs
  - 0.44% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.44% fail on Coil spring
- 0.44% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.44% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.87% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.44% fail on Chassis
  - 0.44% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.44% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.44% fail on Pipe
- 0.44% fail on Transmission
  - 0.44% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.44% fail on Prop shaft
- 0.44% fail on Doors
  - 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.44% fail on Door condition
3.5% fail on Tyres (170% worse than other 1986 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
2.2% fail on Steering
- 0.87% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.44% fail on Operation
  - 0.44% fail on Steering rack
- 0.44% fail on Power steering
  - 0.44% fail on Rams
- 0.44% fail on Steering coupling
  - 0.44% fail on Universal joint
- 0.44% fail on Steering play
  - 0.44% fail on Steering rack
1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.3% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.87% fail on Condition
  - 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas
0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.44% fail on Registration plates
0.44% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment