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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2018
88.3% pass rate
from 27,211 tests in 2021
(6.1% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (59% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (19% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters (92% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0037% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.081% fail on Headlamps (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.062% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.059% fail on Front fog lamps
      • 0.0037% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0037% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0037% fail on Switch
    • 0.0073% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (95% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0073% fail on Electrical equipment (85% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0037% fail on Horn
    • 0.0037% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0037% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0037% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Washers (20% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.011% fail on View to rear
      • 0.011% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0037% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.85% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads (45% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.070% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Brake discs (61% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.088% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.059% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.018% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.015% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.055% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.037% fail on Pedal
      • 0.018% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.051% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.051% fail on Lever
    • 0.026% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.011% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.0073% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0037% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.0037% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0037% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0037% fail on Other components
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
  • 0.36% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0073% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0073% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0037% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (37% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Particulate filter (39 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0073% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0037% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0037% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Suspension
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.096% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0073% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0037% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.029% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0073% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0037% fail on Springs
      • 0.0037% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0037% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.0037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0037% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.022% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.018% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0037% fail on Tank
    • 0.022% fail on Transmission (62% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0037% fail on Joints
    • 0.018% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.018% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0037% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Body
      • 0.0073% fail on Panel
      • 0.0073% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0073% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0037% fail on Doors
      • 0.0037% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0037% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0037% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0037% fail on Undertray
  • 0.092% fail on Steering
    • 0.073% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.059% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0073% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0037% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0037% fail on Other components
        • 0.0037% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0037% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0073% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0073% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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