MOT reliability
Bmw Car
12 vehicles · 179 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Bmw Car vehicles and 179 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Car has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 153,236 miles.
12
Vehicles
179
MOT tests
9,331
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Car problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Car MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Brakes8%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Bmw Car pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 80% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 13 | 77% |
| 6 | 12 | 75% |
| 7 | 12 | 83% |
| 8 | 13 | 69% |
| 9 | 17 | 65% |
| 10 | 12 | 83% |
| 11 | 12 | 83% |
| 12 | 11 | 73% |
| 13 | 9 | 89% |
| 14 | 15 | 67% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 10 | 60% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (7), Petrol (4), Other (1)
Most common Bmw Car MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Car MOT tests:
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (18 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (18 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (5 times)
Bmw Car pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 60,780 |
| 2008 | 2 | 30 | 77% | 167,285 |
| 2007 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 225,925 |
| 2006 | 3 | 55 | 75% | 200,425 |
| 2003 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 124,487 |
| 2001 | 2 | 33 | 67% | 167,100 |
| 1997 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 90,172 |
Bmw Car reliability FAQ
Across 12 Bmw Car vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Car MOT issues are:
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Bmw Car in our data has covered around
153,236 miles.
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