BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2019

93.3% pass rate

from 1,309 tests in 2021

(41% better than other 2019 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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

1.8% fail on Tyres
- 1.1% fail on Condition
- 0.76% fail on Tread depth
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2019 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.46% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.46% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.076% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.076% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.076% fail on Headlamp
- 0.076% fail on Stop lamp
0.76% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2019 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Washers
- 0.076% fail on Wipers
0.69% fail on Brakes
- 0.38% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.076% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.076% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.076% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.076% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.076% fail on Rbt
      - 0.076% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.076% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.076% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.076% fail on Brake pads
- 0.076% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.076% fail on Anti-lock braking system
0.61% fail on Suspension
- 0.31% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.076% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.076% fail on Linkage
  - 0.076% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.076% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.076% fail on Shock absorbers
0.53% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.46% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.23% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.076% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.076% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.076% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.076% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.38% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.076% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.076% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.076% fail on Bumpers
- 0.076% fail on Transmission
  - 0.076% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.076% fail on Joints
- 0.076% fail on Body
  - 0.076% fail on Other body component
0.31% fail on Steering
- 0.076% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.076% fail on Steering rack
- 0.076% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.076% fail on Locking devices
- 0.076% fail on Power steering
  - 0.076% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.076% fail on Steering wheel
0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% fail on Registration plates
0.23% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.076% fail on Condition
0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.076% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.076% fail on Condition
- 0.076% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

Read the Honest John Review

BMW 3 Series (2019 on)
Great to drive with a wide range of refined engines. Looks and feels very classy. New infotainment from late in 2022 means it's now entirely up-to-date.
BMW 3 Series (2012 - 2019)
Brilliant to drive, powerful and fuel-efficient engines, good interior space and practicality.