BMW 3 Series: tyres MOT failures
Of the 2,987,237 BMW 3 Series MOT tests in this dataset, 6.3% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2021 and 2022 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22,083 | 4.8% |
| 2001 | 39,593 | 5.1% |
| 2002 | 59,483 | 5.3% |
| 2003 | 78,535 | 5.5% |
| 2004 | 75,296 | 5.8% |
| 2005 | 92,143 | 6.2% |
| 2006 | 137,664 | 6.6% |
| 2007 | 181,353 | 6.8% |
| 2008 | 155,384 | 6.9% |
| 2009 | 153,968 | 6.9% |
| 2010 | 171,763 | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 181,620 | 6.8% |
| 2012 | 207,604 | 6.7% |
| 2013 | 207,466 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 188,788 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 181,444 | 6.3% |
| 2016 | 178,796 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 173,376 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 139,847 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 116,624 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 75,041 | 7.6% |
| 2021 | 58,623 | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 15,837 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 670 | 6.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.