BMW 3-Series MOT Results
Registered in 200358.1% pass rate
from 22,166 tests in 2017
(14% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Brakes
(15% worse than other 2003 cars)
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(31% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Parking brake performance (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Rear wheels (22% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Front wheels (42% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.018% fail on Brake operation
- 0.0045% fail on Parking brake operation
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8.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(33% worse than other 2003 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Components
(36% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Pipes (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Hoses (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Servos (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Reservoirs (78% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Leaks
- 0.18% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Operation
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8.0% fail on
Components
(36% worse than other 2003 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Hub components
(15% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.36% fail on Brake discs (61% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.13% fail on Brake back plates (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Brake linings
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.2% fail on Condition
- 0.0045% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.69% fail on ABS (34% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Electronic stability system (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Restricted movement (55% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Service brake control components
(62% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Pedal
(62% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Condition
- 0.027% fail on Anti-slip (84% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Pedal
(62% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.023% fail on
Components
- 0.014% fail on Servos
- 0.0045% fail on Hoses
- 0.0045% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.018% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.0045% fail on Warning
- 0.0045% fail on Leaks
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0.023% fail on
Components
- 0.018% fail on Additional braking devices (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Locking devices
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0.0090% fail on
Mechanical components
(96% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Cable (96% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.0090% fail on
Full power hydraulic systems
- 0.0090% fail on Warning (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(31% worse than other 2003 cars)
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18% fail on
Suspension
(15% better than other 2003 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(44% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.29% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Condition
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5.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(24% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Coil springs
(36% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Location
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2.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
(56% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.60% fail on
Wheel bearings
(66% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Front (55% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Rear (73% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Prescribed areas
(81% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Component mounting (76% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Subframe mounting (97% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.018% fail on Attachment
- 0.0090% fail on Condition
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0.068% fail on
Trailing arms
(73% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (71% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Condition
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0.050% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.050% fail on Condition
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0.045% fail on
Sub-frames
(83% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Attachment
- 0.0090% fail on Condition (95% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (86% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Radius arms
(66% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (63% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Drive shafts
(99% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.023% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Universal joint
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0.0045% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.0045% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.027% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
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0.023% fail on
Macpherson strut
(95% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Condition (95% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.018% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.014% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.014% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0045% fail on General condition
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0.0045% fail on
Gas suspension
- 0.0045% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0045% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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8.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(44% worse than other 2003 cars)
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17% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(36% better than other 2003 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (15% better than other 2003 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(21% worse than other 2003 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Flashing type
(21% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Individual lamps (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.0045% fail on Tell tales
- 0.0045% fail on Switch
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3.4% fail on
Flashing type
(21% worse than other 2003 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Position lamps
(65% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Front lamps (66% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Rear lamps (62% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.018% fail on All position lamps (73% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Headlamps
(65% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(70% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.041% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.027% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.14% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0090% fail on Matched pair
- 0.0045% fail on Switch
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(69% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Fog lamp (69% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Tell tale
- 0.33% fail on Horn (48% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.18% fail on Switch
- 0.10% fail on Lamp
- 0.032% fail on Tell tale (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Battery (90% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.059% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (68% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.023% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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8.8% fail on
Tyres
- 4.8% fail on Tread depth (12% better than other 2003 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Condition (12% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Size/type
- 0.054% fail on Valve stem (51% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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7.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(22% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Washers (13% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Windscreen
- 0.23% fail on Mirrors (38% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Bonnet (48% better than other 2003 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(15% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Emissions (11% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Fuel system
(53% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Cap (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.12% fail on System (50% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Pipe (66% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Hose
- 0.014% fail on Tank (87% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested
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4.3% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(30% worse than other 2003 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(150% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 3.6% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Drivers airbag (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Passengers airbag
- 0.0045% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
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0.54% fail on
Seat belts
(71% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Requirements
- 0.018% fail on Attachment
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3.8% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(150% worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.95% fail on Registration plate
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0.91% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(59% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Body condition (42% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Doors
(65% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Drivers
- 0.095% fail on Passengers front
- 0.018% fail on Passengers other (95% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Seats
(56% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Drivers (55% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Passengers (59% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Vehicle structure
(87% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Chassis (87% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Body security
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0.014% fail on
Load security
- 0.0090% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0045% fail on Access panel
- 0.0090% fail on Engine mountings (90% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Steering
(82% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Steering system
(86% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Steering arm (55% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.045% fail on
Free play
(65% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Steering rack (67% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Steering box
- 0.018% fail on Drag link end (76% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.18% fail on
Power steering
(61% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Other components (54% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Operation (63% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Pipes and hoses (80% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Drive system
- 0.014% fail on Pump
- 0.0090% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0045% fail on Rams
- 0.068% fail on Steering operation
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0.0090% fail on
Steering control
(88% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Steering column
- 0.0045% fail on Steering shaft
- 0.0090% fail on Locking devices
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0.65% fail on
Steering system
(86% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.83% fail on
Road Wheels
(76% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Attachment (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (67% worse than other 2003 cars)