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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1994
65.1% pass rate
from 645 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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (56% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.93% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.93% fail on Horn
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.31% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (70% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.16% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.16% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Reservoirs
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms (67% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (200% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Spark ignition (52% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.62% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.62% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.78% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Joints (78% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.16% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.47% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.31% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.16% fail on Bracket
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.16% fail on Hose
    • 0.31% fail on Floor
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.47% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.93% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.93% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.93% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.16% fail on Pump
    • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.16% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment

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