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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1999
60.1% pass rate
from 4,339 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (66% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (44% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (41% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joints (43% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.092% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (43% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (82% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings (39% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.046% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.069% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.069% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (23% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (65% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (49% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.092% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (28% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs (45% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.092% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.046% fail on Lever
        • 0.023% fail on Cable
        • 0.023% fail on Linkage
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.092% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.092% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.069% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.069% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.046% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.023% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.023% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (49% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (39% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Electrical equipment (46% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies) (68% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.35% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (21% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.092% fail on View to rear
      • 0.092% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (75% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (44% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (42% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
    • 0.30% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition (15% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (23% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.97% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.046% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.023% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.67% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.046% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.046% fail on Sound deadening material (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (31% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (30% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (29% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Chassis (51% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Chassis condition (50% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% 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
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Panel
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Joints (96% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.092% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.046% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system (58% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.069% fail on Pipe
      • 0.046% fail on System
      • 0.023% fail on Hose
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.092% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.069% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.069% fail on Floor
    • 0.046% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Bracket
    • 0.046% fail on Undertray
    • 0.023% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.023% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.023% fail on Cabs
      • 0.023% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.4% fail on Steering (34% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (40% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end (41% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.046% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.67% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.67% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.092% fail on Operation
      • 0.046% fail on Pump
      • 0.046% fail on Other components
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.069% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.046% fail on Steering column
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.046% fail on Condition
  • 0.023% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.023% fail on Doors
      • 0.023% fail on Emergency exits

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