MOT reliability
Bmw Boxer
6 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Bmw Boxer vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Boxer has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,270 miles.
6
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
490
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Boxer problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Boxer MOT tests:
-
Other127%
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Steering18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Bmw Boxer pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Bmw Boxer MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Boxer MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- front brake line mount rubber perished (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) (1 times)
- Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b) (1 times)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play Lower bearings (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Front Tyre sidewall hardening, signs of cracks occuring (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a) (1 times)
Bmw Boxer pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,796 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 8,663 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 19,416 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 23,590 |
| 1977 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 53,559 |
| 1975 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 23,601 |
Bmw Boxer reliability FAQ
Across 6 Bmw Boxer vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Boxer MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a).
The typical Bmw Boxer in our data has covered around
22,270 miles.
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