MOT reliability
Bmw Combination
12 vehicles · 122 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Bmw Combination vehicles and 122 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Combination has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,471 miles.
12
Vehicles
122
MOT tests
1,717
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Combination problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Combination MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Steering8%
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Brakes4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Bmw Combination pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw Combination MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Combination MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (2 times)
- Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c) (2 times)
- Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- slight drag at front brakes (2 times)
Bmw Combination pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 576 |
| 1987 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 76,912 |
| 1984 | 2 | 26 | 88% | 120,009 |
| 1981 | 2 | 25 | 88% | 33,244 |
| 1980 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 478,768 |
| 1979 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 20,916 |
| 1977 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 63,378 |
| 1976 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 89,057 |
| 1971 | 1 | 5 | 80% | — |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25,077 |
Bmw Combination reliability FAQ
Across 12 Bmw Combination vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Combination MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Bmw Combination in our data has covered around
96,471 miles.
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