RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW M3 Competition Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,797 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.
97%
Strong for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Strong for its age · beats 100% of peers
+7.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,797 tests · fleet 89%
97%
Where the M3 Competition Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on visibility, lights & electrics, tyres.
Share of up to 3 years BMW M3 Competition Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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Check a BMW M3 Competition Auto’s full history