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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.
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8.3% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 2.2% fail on Front lamps
- 1.8% fail on Rear lamps
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp
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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
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1.8% fail on
Direction indicators
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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
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1.8% fail on
Flashing type
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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
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0.44% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.44% fail on Switch
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3.1% fail on
Position lamps
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3.1% fail on
Brakes
(74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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
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0.88% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.44% fail on
Components
- 0.44% fail on Pipes
- 0.44% fail on Leaks
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0.44% fail on
Components
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0.88% fail on
Hub components
- 0.44% fail on Brake pads
- 0.44% fail on Brake calipers
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0.44% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.44% fail on Cable
- 0.44% fail on ABS
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1.3% fail on
Brake performance
(84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Suspension
(77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.88% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
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0.88% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.88% fail on Component mounting
- 0.44% fail on Spring mounting
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0.44% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.44% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.88% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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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
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0.44% fail on
Steering
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0.44% fail on
Steering system
- 0.44% fail on Track rod end
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0.44% fail on
Steering system
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0.44% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.44% fail on Body condition
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0.44% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.44% fail on Exhaust system
Read the Honest John Review
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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