MOT reliability
Bmw California 250 swb
1 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Bmw California 250 swb vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Bmw California 250 swb has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,467 miles.
1
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
1,701
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw California 250 swb problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw California 250 swb MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Lamps & electrical27%
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Steering21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility5%
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Identification & plates4%
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Brakes3%
Bmw California 250 swb pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Bmw California 250 swb MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw California 250 swb MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- plastic under trays and sill covers fitted (2 times)
- underside coated in under seal front to rear o/s and n/s (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
Bmw California 250 swb pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 29 | 72% | 108,467 |
Bmw California 250 swb reliability FAQ
Across 1 Bmw California 250 swb vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw California 250 swb MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)); Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2).
The typical Bmw California 250 swb in our data has covered around
108,467 miles.
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