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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1987
74.3% pass rate
from 439 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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
      • 0.46% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.23% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.23% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.7% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.91% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.46% fail on Plate brake tester (10 times worse than other 1987 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.91% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 1987 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 1987 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.91% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Pedal
    • 0.68% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Pivot
    • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.46% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.23% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.23% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
  • 5.2% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.68% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.68% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Chassis
      • 0.91% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Tank
      • 0.23% fail on Pipe
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
    • 0.23% fail on Floor
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.68% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.46% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Rams
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 0.68% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.46% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.46% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.46% fail on Speedometer

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