MOT reliability
Bmw C
8 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Bmw C vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Bmw C has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,406 miles.
8
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
1,597
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw C problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw C MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering3%
Bmw C pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 10 | 60% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Bmw C MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw C MOT tests:
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- advise mirror near side broken (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
Bmw C pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 14,982 |
| 2001 | 5 | 26 | 77% | 12,161 |
| 1982 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 477 |
Bmw C reliability FAQ
Across 8 Bmw C vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw C MOT issues are:
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b).
The typical Bmw C in our data has covered around
11,406 miles.
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