MOT reliability
Bmw M3 competition
3 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Bmw M3 competition vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Bmw M3 competition has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,243 miles.
3
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
3,173
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw M3 competition problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw M3 competition MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension73%
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Brakes18%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
Bmw M3 competition pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Bmw M3 competition MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw M3 competition MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (1 times)
Bmw M3 competition pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 17,916 |
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 44,904 |
| 2010 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 30,911 |
Bmw M3 competition reliability FAQ
Across 3 Bmw M3 competition vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw M3 competition MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw M3 competition in our data has covered around
31,243 miles.
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