MOT reliability
Bmw 428
3,064 vehicles · 29,950 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3,064 Bmw 428 vehicles and 29,950 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 428 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,399 miles.
3,064
Vehicles
29,950
MOT tests
6,362
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 428 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 428 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
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Other23%
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Brakes21%
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Visibility4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Steering1%
Bmw 428 pass rate by age
How the Bmw 428's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 119 | 93% |
| 3 | 3,465 | 90% |
| 4 | 3,381 | 89% |
| 5 | 3,281 | 88% |
| 6 | 3,300 | 87% |
| 7 | 3,313 | 87% |
| 8 | 3,310 | 86% |
| 9 | 3,322 | 85% |
| 10 | 3,224 | 85% |
| 11 | 2,351 | 84% |
| 12 | 821 | 85% |
| 13 | 62 | 85% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3,064)
Most common Bmw 428 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 428 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,140 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,124 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (846 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (836 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (787 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (575 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (524 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (452 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (292 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (281 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (256 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (236 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (212 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (198 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (186 times)
Bmw 428 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 48,241 |
| 2016 | 224 | 1,929 | 89% | 65,237 |
| 2015 | 1,145 | 10,654 | 87% | 70,636 |
| 2014 | 1,539 | 15,745 | 87% | 73,222 |
| 2013 | 154 | 1,616 | 87% | 88,251 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,862 |
Bmw 428 reliability FAQ
Across 3,064 Bmw 428 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 428 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)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 428 in our data has covered around
72,399 miles.
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