MOT reliability
Bmw Cabriolet
3 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Bmw Cabriolet vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Cabriolet has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,332 miles.
3
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
4,414
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Cabriolet problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Cabriolet MOT tests:
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Other40%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Bmw Cabriolet pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw Cabriolet MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Cabriolet MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake wearing sensor insecure (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- front exhaust clamp deteriorating (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Bmw Cabriolet pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 100,228 |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 103,409 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 94,360 |
Bmw Cabriolet reliability FAQ
Across 3 Bmw Cabriolet vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Cabriolet MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)); Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Bmw Cabriolet in our data has covered around
99,332 miles.
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