MOT reliability
Bmw 1502
798 vehicles · 358 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 798 Bmw 1502 vehicles and 358 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 1502 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,254 miles.
798
Vehicles
358
MOT tests
835
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 1502 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 1502 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility1%
Bmw 1502 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 33% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (794), Other (4)
Most common Bmw 1502 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 1502 MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (23 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (19 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (13 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (12 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (11 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (10 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (10 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (9 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (6 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
Bmw 1502 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 34,236 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 53% | 187,547 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 93,374 |
| 1978 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 9,616 |
| 1977 | 7 | 62 | 69% | 32,677 |
| 1976 | 36 | 245 | 64% | 60,753 |
| 1975 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 61,947 |
| 1971 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 70,807 |
Bmw 1502 reliability FAQ
Across 798 Bmw 1502 vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 1502 MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a).
The typical Bmw 1502 in our data has covered around
58,254 miles.
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