MOT reliability
Bmw 425
251 vehicles · 2,328 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 251 Bmw 425 vehicles and 2,328 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 425 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,743 miles.
251
Vehicles
2,328
MOT tests
8,329
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 425 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 425 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
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Brakes22%
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Other20%
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Visibility4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering1%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw 425 pass rate by age
How the Bmw 425's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 11 | 100% |
| 3 | 293 | 86% |
| 4 | 283 | 86% |
| 5 | 252 | 87% |
| 6 | 266 | 88% |
| 7 | 259 | 86% |
| 8 | 262 | 88% |
| 9 | 271 | 83% |
| 10 | 261 | 81% |
| 11 | 144 | 81% |
| 12 | 25 | 84% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (249), Petrol (2)
Most common Bmw 425 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 425 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (129 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (122 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (91 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (86 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (82 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (55 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (54 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (48 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (39 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (29 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (26 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (22 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (21 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (21 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
Bmw 425 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 23 | 194 | 86% | 77,004 |
| 2015 | 158 | 1,500 | 85% | 93,770 |
| 2014 | 66 | 620 | 86% | 102,601 |
| 2013 | 4 | 14 | 100% | 44,967 |
Bmw 425 reliability FAQ
Across 251 Bmw 425 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 425 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw 425 in our data has covered around
93,743 miles.
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