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MOT reliability

Bmw C evolution

157 vehicles · 658 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate

Based on 157 Bmw C evolution vehicles and 658 completed MOT tests, the Bmw C evolution has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,727 miles.

157
Vehicles
658
MOT tests
1,892
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw C evolution problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw C evolution MOT tests:

  • Brakes47%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
  • Other10%
  • Steering9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Identification & plates0%

Bmw C evolution pass rate by age

How the Bmw C evolution's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
26100%
311395%
411897%
511195%
610092%
78396%
86495%
93497%
101883%
119100%
122100%

Fuel types: Electric (156), Petrol (1)

Most common Bmw C evolution MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw C evolution MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (25 times)
  2. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (19 times)
  3. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (16 times)
  4. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (15 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (12 times)
  7. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (9 times)
  8. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  9. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (5 times)
  10. Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (5 times)
  11. Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
  12. Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  13. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  14. Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)

Bmw C evolution pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 2 100% 16,130
2021 4 8 100% 1,908
2020 13 44 98% 7,250
2019 13 55 91% 9,109
2018 28 121 94% 13,987
2017 36 201 95% 17,134
2016 7 43 98% 13,548
2015 15 87 98% 11,132
2014 15 93 95% 15,861
1998 1 4 75% 98,153

Bmw C evolution reliability FAQ

Across 157 Bmw C evolution vehicles in our MOT data, 95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw C evolution MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)).

The typical Bmw C evolution in our data has covered around 13,727 miles.

Compare the Bmw C evolution

See how the Bmw C evolution stacks up against other Bmw models on MOT reliability:

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