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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2020
84.6% pass rate
from 136 tests in 2021
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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 2020 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.74% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.74% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.74% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.74% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.74% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.74% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.74% fail on Requirements
  • 0.74% fail on Tyres
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth
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