MOT reliability
Bmw 3.0 csl
200 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 200 Bmw 3.0 csl vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 3.0 csl has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,662 miles.
200
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
664
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 3.0 csl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 3.0 csl MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
Bmw 3.0 csl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (198), Other (2)
Most common Bmw 3.0 csl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 3.0 csl MOT tests:
- Bonnet not retained in closed position (2 times)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a) (2 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Emission not tested (1 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
Bmw 3.0 csl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 31 |
| 1972 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 45,978 |
Bmw 3.0 csl reliability FAQ
Across 200 Bmw 3.0 csl vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 3.0 csl MOT issues are:
Bonnet not retained in closed position; Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2); Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2).
The typical Bmw 3.0 csl in our data has covered around
30,662 miles.
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