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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2008
68.3% pass rate
from 30,846 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover (24% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Mounting (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Anti-roll bar (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.43% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.091% fail on Sub-frame (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0065% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.055% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0097% fail on Axles (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Axle
    • 0.0032% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0032% fail on Suspension unit
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (12% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0065% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.071% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Plate brake tester (81% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0097% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Cable (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0032% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Anti-lock braking system (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Electronic stability control (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Lever (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Electronic parking brake (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.039% fail on Pedal (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic systems (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Servos
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
      • 0.0032% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0097% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0097% fail on Servos
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (12% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (8.2% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (48% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0097% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (26 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.77% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on All direction indicators (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Switch
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Horn (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0032% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Position lamp (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Switch
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0097% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0097% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0097% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0032% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0032% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (13% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0032% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0032% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0032% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0065% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0032% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0065% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0032% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0065% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (20% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.097% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.097% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.091% fail on View to rear (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.9% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0032% fail on Hubs
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Tank
      • 0.013% fail on System
      • 0.0032% fail on Pipe
    • 0.23% fail on Doors (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Drive shaft (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.055% fail on Prop shafts (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Belts
    • 0.091% fail on Bumpers (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray
    • 0.042% fail on Body (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Panel (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.036% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.019% fail on Strengthening plate (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0097% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (96% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0065% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.016% fail on Seats (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Chassis (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Chassis condition (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0097% fail on Engine mounting (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Engine mounting condition (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0032% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0032% fail on Coupling
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0097% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0032% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.045% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0032% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.58% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0065% fail on Drag link end (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0032% fail on Other components
        • 0.0032% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Operation
    • 0.036% fail on Power steering (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Operation (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other components (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.023% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0065% fail on Steering play (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Steering rack (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0032% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0032% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.0065% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0065% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0032% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0032% fail on Doors
      • 0.0032% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0032% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0032% fail on Anchorages
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