BMW 3 Series MOT reliability
Live MOT data from 5 BMW 3 Series cars currently in stock — how often they pass first time, and how much MOT life is left.
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How reliable is the BMW 3 Series at MOT?
Across 5 BMW 3 Series cars on Motoring.Today, the average first-time MOT pass rate is 71%. 80% of stock currently holds a valid MOT, with a median of 6 months left on the certificate.
- Avg pass rate
- 71%
- Valid MOT
- 4 / 5
- Median MOT left
- 6 mo
- Expiring < 2 mo
- 1
MOT pass rate is the percentage of BMW 3 Series cars in our stock that passed their most recent MOT on the first attempt, based on DVSA history. A pass rate above 80% is generally strong for a car of this age.
If a car you're viewing is approaching its MOT expiry, factor in the cost of any advisories — these are listed on each vehicle detail page.