MOT reliability
Bmw Convertable
11 vehicles · 176 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Bmw Convertable vehicles and 176 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Convertable has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 107,116 miles.
11
Vehicles
176
MOT tests
4,314
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Convertable problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Convertable MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
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Steering1%
Bmw Convertable pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 7 | 100% |
| 5 | 13 | 69% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 10 | 70% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 12 | 75% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 8 | 88% |
| 17 | 8 | 88% |
| 18 | 8 | 88% |
| 19 | 8 | 62% |
| 20 | 8 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Diesel (2)
Most common Bmw Convertable MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Convertable MOT tests:
- Oil leak (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Bmw Convertable pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 94,533 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 106,962 |
| 2005 | 1 | 29 | 66% | 159,175 |
| 2003 | 2 | 21 | 90% | 73,232 |
| 2002 | 3 | 62 | 84% | 75,782 |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 157,831 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 91,319 |
| 1989 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 194,647 |
Bmw Convertable reliability FAQ
Across 11 Bmw Convertable vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Convertable MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Bmw Convertable in our data has covered around
107,116 miles.
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