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BMW 3-Series M3 MOT Results

89.9% pass rate
from 228 tests in 2017
(65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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.

  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear lamps
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.44% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.88% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.44% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 1.3% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.44% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.44% fail on Switch
    • 0.88% fail on Battery
    • 0.88% fail on Horn
    • 0.44% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.44% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.44% fail on Switch
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear wheels
      • 0.88% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Front wheels
      • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.88% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.44% fail on Components
        • 0.44% fail on Pipes
      • 0.44% fail on Leaks
    • 0.88% fail on Hub components
      • 0.44% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.44% fail on Brake calipers
    • 0.44% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.44% fail on Cable
    • 0.44% fail on ABS
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.88% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.88% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.88% fail on Component mounting
      • 0.44% fail on Spring mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.44% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
  • 1.8% fail on Driver's view of the road (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.44% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.44% fail on Wipers
  • 0.44% fail on Steering
    • 0.44% fail on Steering system
      • 0.44% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.44% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 0.44% fail on Body condition
  • 0.44% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust system
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  • BMW M3 1986
    Sweet to drive, beautifully balanced handling, fast, agile, and possibly the finest sports saloon to emerge from the 1980s