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Bmw M3 - 2006

104.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bmw M3, model year 2006. Sample size: 432 cars, 846 tests and 885 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 432 cars

The 2006 BMW M3 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 105 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 72% better than the average of 369 defects. In terms of mileage, the defect rate increases with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage categories, but remains lower than average across all segments. Notably, the model excels in several categories, such as brakes and steering, where it has much fewer issues compared to the yearly average. Additionally, it performs exceptionally well in visibility and lights & electrics, with defect rates that are considerably lower than average. Overall, the M3 stands out for its reliability in key areas, making it a strong performer compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 432 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 48.6% better
79.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 86.1% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
Visibility
▲ 65.0% better
9.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 81.3% better
20.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Lamp: emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 78.4% better
67.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 90.1% better
5.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft: securing bolts loose or missing
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft flexible coupling: excessively deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 76.3% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
  • Audible warning:
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
  • A seat belt:
Other
▲ 55.0% better
20.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 513 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 143
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 89
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 30
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 28
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 24

Serious faults (Top 10)

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Headlamp levelling device inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 5