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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1993
69.2% pass rate
from 590 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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.85% fail on Horn
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
    • 0.85% fail on Springs
      • 0.85% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.85% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.34% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.17% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.17% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes (33% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.68% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 1993 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 1993 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.51% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.34% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.17% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Master cylinder
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.85% fail on Chassis
      • 0.85% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.85% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
      • 0.34% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Tank
      • 0.34% fail on Pipe
    • 0.51% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
      • 0.17% fail on Belts
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Floor
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.85% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.85% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.34% fail on Requirements
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (55% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.68% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.51% fail on Other components
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.17% fail on Steering column
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment
  • 0.34% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.34% fail on Speedometer

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