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MOT reliability

Bmw 100

4 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Bmw 100 vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 100 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,236 miles.

4
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
3,626
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 100 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 100 MOT tests:

  • Other54%
  • Brakes22%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Steering6%

Bmw 100 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
51100%
61100%
7250%
81100%
9250%
101100%
111100%
122100%
13367%
14367%
152100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (1)

Most common Bmw 100 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 100 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  3. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  7. Rear brake pipes swollen (2 times)
  8. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  11. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  12. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  13. Fuel cap ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  14. ABS not working (1 times)
  15. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)

Bmw 100 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 16 81% 126,478
1993 2 20 85% 67,531
1981 1 15 93% 79,406

Bmw 100 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Bmw 100 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 100 MOT issues are: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)).

The typical Bmw 100 in our data has covered around 85,236 miles.

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