2019 BMW 3 Series · 80,059 MOT tests
2019 BMW 3 Series reliability
2019 BMW 3 Seriess fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 3 Series years (80,059 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 3 Seriess: 24.3%)
- 11.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 3 Seriess: 24.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 40,046
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 80,059
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.5% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW 3 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Brakes1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.5%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.54%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.14%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.06%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.6%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.46%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.6%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.47%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.46%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.28%)
Other years
Every BMW 3 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 BMW 3 Series reliable?
2019 BMW 3 Seriess fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 3 Series years (80,059 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW 3 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.54% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.39% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW 3 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW 3 Series shows 40,046 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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