MOT reliability
Bmw 230
4 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Bmw 230 vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 230 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,670 miles.
4
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
2,735
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 230 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 230 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
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Lamps & electrical27%
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Other20%
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Brakes7%
Bmw 230 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Bmw 230 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 230 MOT tests:
- Undertrays fitted. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside front tyre worn on both edges. (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (1 times)
Bmw 230 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 1,238 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 17,853 |
| 2018 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 39,796 |
Bmw 230 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Bmw 230 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 230 MOT issues are:
Undertrays fitted.; Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)).
The typical Bmw 230 in our data has covered around
24,670 miles.
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