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:
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Occurs:563 times
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete  Occurs:2,647 times
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:17 times
rear parking brakes imbalanced Occurs:56 times
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:23 times
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Occurs:31 times
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:28 times
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:21 times
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort  Occurs:42 times
Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective  Occurs:16 times
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure  Occurs:19 times
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:17 times
Centre Stop lamp not working  Occurs:187 times
Nearside Side repeater not working aii Occurs:38 times
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases a Occurs:14 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aii Occurs:38 times
Offside Rear Rear position lamp not working  Occurs:48 times
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:48 times
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:23 times
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:21 times
Offside Rear fog lamp not working  Occurs:341 times
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:25 times
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure  Occurs:25 times
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play  Occurs:38 times
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