MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : M3 : 1998

BMW M3 1998

Tests: 198

Pass rate: 78.28%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major26%
2Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.8.2.1.2(c)Major21%
3Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major19%
4Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.8.2.1.2(a)Major12%
5Binding brake.1.2.1(f)Major9%
6Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major9%
7Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major9%
8Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major7%
9Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements.4.4.3(a)Major7%
10SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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