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BMW 3-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2021
76.7% pass rate
from 73 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 2021 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (10 times worse than other 2021 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (24 times worse than other 2021 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
  • 2.7% fail on Road Wheels (17 times worse than other 2021 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Attachment (21 times worse than other 2021 cars)
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  • 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.

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