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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2014
80.8% pass rate
from 34,031 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (19% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (14% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (12% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp levelling device (94% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0029% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.64% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.068% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0029% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.050% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0029% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.024% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0059% fail on Switch
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (34% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (11% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (11% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs (44% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0029% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.79% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0029% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.100% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.056% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0029% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.041% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.097% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.050% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Lever (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hand lever (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Pedal (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0029% fail on Servos
      • 0.0029% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0029% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0029% fail on Other components
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.61% fail on Wipers (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.068% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0059% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0029% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.00% fail on Suspension (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0029% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0088% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0088% fail on Other suspension component (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0029% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.0029% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0029% fail on Other components
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition (66% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (84% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0088% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0088% fail on Particulate filter (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.026% fail on Fluid leaks (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Engine oil leaks (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0088% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0059% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0059% fail on Undertray
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment
    • 0.056% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0029% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0029% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.21% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0059% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0029% fail on Other components
        • 0.0029% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0029% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0029% fail on Steering box
    • 0.021% fail on Steering gear (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Operation
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Exhaust system (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Fuel system (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Hose
      • 0.0029% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0029% fail on System
    • 0.035% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0029% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0029% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.032% fail on Doors (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0059% fail on Other passenger's door (86% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0029% fail on Hinge
    • 0.021% fail on Body
      • 0.0088% fail on Panel
      • 0.0088% fail on Other body component (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.018% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0059% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Bumpers (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 0.0029% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0029% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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