MOT reliability
Bmw F
16 vehicles · 161 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Bmw F vehicles and 161 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,298 miles.
16
Vehicles
161
MOT tests
1,946
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw F problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw F MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Brakes20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Steering12%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Bmw F pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 100% |
| 4 | 12 | 92% |
| 5 | 10 | 100% |
| 6 | 11 | 91% |
| 7 | 14 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 10 | 90% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 10 | 80% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 7 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Bmw F MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Engine oil low (2 times)
- Oil leak on engine (2 times)
Bmw F pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 21,182 |
| 2011 | 3 | 27 | 100% | 12,237 |
| 2009 | 3 | 42 | 98% | 19,108 |
| 2008 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 24,567 |
| 2007 | 3 | 34 | 94% | 32,491 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 48,439 |
| 1994 | 3 | 33 | 82% | 31,500 |
Bmw F reliability FAQ
Across 16 Bmw F vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw F MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw F in our data has covered around
25,298 miles.
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