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51 Model Years Analyzed

BMW 3 Series
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics

Average pass rate across all model years (1972-2023), based on 495,173 DVSA recorded tests.

81.4%

Average Pass Rate

51

Model Years

495k

Tests Analyzed

Most Tested Year

2012 BMW 3 Series MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures

80.4% pass rateBased on 41,470 DVSA tests

Pass Rate by Year

2023100%

4 tests

202196.4%

28 tests

202088.7%

3,790 tests

201989.4%

13,508 tests

201889.6%

9,722 tests

201789.4%

4,161 tests

201689%

28,048 tests

201588%

35,061 tests

201485.4%

35,987 tests

201383.7%

40,169 tests

201280.4%

41,470 tests

201180%

36,815 tests

201078.6%

34,840 tests

200977.9%

31,457 tests

200878%

31,694 tests

200778.7%

36,790 tests

200678.4%

27,790 tests

200577.2%

18,175 tests

200476%

13,599 tests

200376.4%

14,188 tests

200276.7%

10,949 tests

200176.4%

7,102 tests

200076.1%

3,849 tests

199976.4%

3,519 tests

199878.7%

2,506 tests

199778.6%

1,844 tests

199677.1%

1,286 tests

199580.4%

820 tests

199479.9%

512 tests

199381.7%

502 tests

199284.7%

535 tests

199184.7%

795 tests

199083.9%

1,292 tests

198985.8%

961 tests

198883.8%

613 tests

198784.6%

358 tests

198683.8%

191 tests

198573.9%

88 tests

198477.4%

53 tests

198382.4%

17 tests

198284.2%

38 tests

198192.3%

13 tests

198071.4%

7 tests

1979100%

2 tests

1978100%

1 tests

1977100%

1 tests

197666.7%

3 tests

197585.7%

7 tests

197483.3%

6 tests

1973100%

4 tests

1972100%

3 tests

Most Common Failures Across All Years

  1. 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  2. 2A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
  3. 3A tyre seriously damaged
  4. 4Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  5. 5A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MOT pass rate for a BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series has an average 81.4% MOT pass rate across model years 1972 to 2023, based on DVSA test data.

What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 3 Series?

The most common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 3 Series across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.

Which BMW 3 Series year has the best MOT pass rate?

MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific BMW 3 Series model years.