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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1992
69.6% pass rate
from 576 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 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.87% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.69% fail on Horn
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Axles
      • 0.17% fail on Axle
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 1992 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 1992 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 1992 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 1992 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 1992 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 1992 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.52% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.17% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.17% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.17% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.52% fail on View to rear
      • 0.52% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 1992 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
      • 0.35% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.17% fail on Hose
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
    • 0.52% fail on Seats
      • 0.52% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 1992 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Joints (81% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.87% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.87% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.69% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
    • 0.17% fail on Steering column
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.87% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on Condition

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