MOT reliability
Bmw B mw
2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Bmw B mw vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Bmw B mw has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,382 miles.
2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
8,131
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw B mw problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw B mw MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility4%
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Steering4%
Bmw B mw pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 33% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Bmw B mw MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw B mw MOT tests:
- air bag warning lamp indicating a fault (4 times)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- engine management light on.. (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
Bmw B mw pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 117,071 |
| 2000 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 167,693 |
Bmw B mw reliability FAQ
Across 2 Bmw B mw vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw B mw MOT issues are:
air bag warning lamp indicating a fault; Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
The typical Bmw B mw in our data has covered around
142,382 miles.
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