MOT reliability
Bmw 250
4 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Bmw 250 vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 250 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,030 miles.
4
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
44
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 250 MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Steering8%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Brakes3%
Bmw 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Bmw 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 250 MOT tests:
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a) (1 times)
- Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
- Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) (1 times)
- Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
Bmw 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 3,890 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 26,345 |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 89,848 |
| 1957 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 24,037 |
Bmw 250 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Bmw 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 250 MOT issues are:
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Bmw 250 in our data has covered around
36,030 miles.
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