BMW M3 MOT Pass Rate
91.3% of 7,124 BMW M3 MOT tests pass.
The M3 passes its MOT 91.3% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW M3 passes its MOT 91.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 94.7% at 6–10 years to 88.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (13) | 13 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 94.7% | 2,398 | 49,481 miles |
| 10–15 years | 92.4% | 1,237 | 66,189 miles |
| 15+ years | 88.6% | 3,476 | 98,652 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW M3
The most common reason the BMW M3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 33.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33.9% | not working |
| Tyres | 28.8% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Brakes | 26.2% | excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 21.8% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 16.7% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.0% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.2% | ineffective |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.0% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 2.2% | fractured |