MOT Check for BMW M3s

The BMW M3 makes up 339,224 of the overall 25,932,658 BMW MOT test results. Select your M3 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing  Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Occurs:50 times
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aii Occurs:23 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:23 times
Nearside Front Position lamp not working a Occurs:88 times
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Occurs:32 times
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:21 times
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on  Occurs:59 times
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure  Occurs:17 times
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:11 times
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means  Occurs:17 times
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:17 times
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play  Occurs:30 times
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle  Occurs:19 times
Headlamp aim not tested  Occurs:24 times
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working a Occurs:16 times
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working a Occurs:16 times
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:17 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:65 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:88 times
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:356 times
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported  Occurs:48 times
Brake performance not tested  Occurs:176 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:106 times
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