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MOT reliability

Bmw 554i

1 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Bmw 554i vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 554i has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 124,434 miles.

1
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
4,747
Avg miles / year
3.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 554i problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 554i MOT tests:

  • Other33%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Emissions & nuisance13%
  • Brakes13%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%

Bmw 554i pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Bmw 554i MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 554i MOT tests:

  1. some corrosion to jacking points (2 times)
  2. All Brake hoses slightly cracked (1 times)
  3. Handbrake cable corroded (1 times)
  4. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlight Adjustment not working, therefor could not be adjusted (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Sensor slightly Insecure (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water inside lens - effecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Emissions unable to be completed oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside 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)
  12. Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) (1 times)
  14. Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Bmw 554i pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 1 4 50% 124,434

Bmw 554i reliability FAQ

Across 1 Bmw 554i vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 3.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 554i MOT issues are: some corrosion to jacking points; All Brake hoses slightly cracked; Handbrake cable corroded.

The typical Bmw 554i in our data has covered around 124,434 miles.

Compare the Bmw 554i

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