BMW M3 Competition Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,797 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,797 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 97% of BMW M3 Competition Auto cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 89% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on visibility and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the M3 Competition Auto tends to fail
Share of BMW M3 Competition Auto cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on visibility, lights & electrics, tyres.
Common questions
Is the BMW M3 Competition Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW M3 Competition Auto holds up well for its age: 97% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 100% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW M3 Competition Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW M3 Competition Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 97%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW M3 Competition Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW M3 Competition Auto versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).