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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2005
63.2% pass rate
from 20,118 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes (5.1% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance (9.5% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (92% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0050% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (14% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0050% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0050% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0050% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0050% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.035% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Cable (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Lever
        • 0.0050% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Flexible brake hoses (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
      • 0.0099% fail on Electronic parking brake (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.099% fail on Pedal (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0099% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.094% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.040% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.075% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.065% fail on Servos (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Operation
      • 0.0050% fail on Leaks
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
      • 0.0050% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0050% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0050% fail on Operation
  • 12% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms (15% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint (13% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (61% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring (61% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Mounting
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Sub-frames (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component (39% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.099% fail on Macpherson strut (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0099% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0099% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0050% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0099% fail on Axles (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on King pins
      • 0.0050% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (9.6% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0099% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0050% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Side repeaters (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on All direction indicators (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0099% fail on Arm (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Battery(ies) (97% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Switch (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0050% fail on Switch
    • 0.040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.035% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0050% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0050% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (10% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Mirrors (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (25% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (12% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (24% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested (54% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0099% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0099% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.86% fail on Compression ignition (38% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.085% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0099% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0050% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0050% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Undertray
      • 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Requirements
    • 0.060% fail on Airbags
      • 0.055% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0050% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.040% fail on Pipe
      • 0.030% fail on Tank (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Hose
      • 0.0050% fail on System
    • 0.29% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0099% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Flexible couplings (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.020% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.21% fail on Doors (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.075% fail on Other passenger's door (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.070% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Body (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Panel
      • 0.075% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0099% fail on Body condition
    • 0.080% fail on Integral vehicle structure (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0050% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.065% fail on Seats (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Undertray
    • 0.050% fail on Chassis (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Chassis condition (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.025% fail on Floor
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0050% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0050% fail on Bracket
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0050% fail on Other components
        • 0.0050% fail on Steering component
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Other components
      • 0.050% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pump
      • 0.015% fail on Rams
    • 0.040% fail on Steering play (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0099% fail on Electronic power steering (85% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0099% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0050% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0050% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0050% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0050% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0050% fail on Speed limiter plate
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