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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:

  • Other94%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Brakes4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Steering3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Visibility1%

Bmw 1502 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
31100%
4250%
51100%
6450%
71100%
12450%
13367%
14250%
15333%
161100%
19250%
201100%

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:

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (23 times)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (19 times)
  3. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (13 times)
  4. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (12 times)
  5. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (11 times)
  6. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (10 times)
  7. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (10 times)
  8. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (9 times)
  9. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (7 times)
  10. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
  11. Oil leak (6 times)
  12. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (6 times)
  13. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (6 times)
  14. Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (6 times)
  15. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)

Bmw 1502 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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