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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:

  • Other57%
  • Brakes20%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Steering12%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Bmw F pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
313100%
41292%
510100%
61191%
714100%
88100%
9989%
1010100%
116100%
121090%
13888%
141080%
15989%
167100%
174100%
182100%
19450%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (16)

Most common Bmw F MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  2. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  6. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  8. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  11. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  13. Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
  14. Engine oil low (2 times)
  15. Oil leak on engine (2 times)

Bmw F pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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