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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2000
61.0% pass rate
from 5,057 tests in 2021
(8.6% better than other 2000 cars)
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (52% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (30% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (28% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (27% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.020% fail on Torsion bar
      • 0.020% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (59% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings (48% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.059% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames (68% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.099% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.079% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.079% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.020% fail on Axles
      • 0.020% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (64% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (30% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.67% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (40% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (34% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (36% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.040% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.040% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (80% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Lever
        • 0.020% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.020% fail on Servos
      • 0.020% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.020% fail on Leaks
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.020% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.97% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment (52% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.099% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.079% fail on Battery(ies) (83% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.079% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.059% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.040% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition (27% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (53% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.020% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.020% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.059% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (59% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.040% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.55% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Undertray
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (26% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (22% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (46% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.020% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure (52% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (51% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's door (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
    • 0.59% fail on Body (92% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Panel (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.099% fail on Tank
      • 0.079% fail on Hose
      • 0.040% fail on Pipe
    • 0.26% fail on Chassis (75% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Chassis condition (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.059% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.020% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Undertray
    • 0.059% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.059% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.040% fail on Floor
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (53% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.53% fail on Steering gear (48% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering (61% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
    • 0.059% fail on Steering play
      • 0.059% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on Condition
  • 0.020% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.020% fail on Anchorages

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