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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

93.5% pass rate
from 77 tests in 2021
(75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 3-Series M3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering
      • 1.3% fail on Other components
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
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  • BMW M3 1986 - 1990
    Sweet to drive, beautifully balanced handling, fast, agile, and possibly the finest sports saloon to emerge from the 1980s