MOT reliability
Bmw F 65
6 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Bmw F 65 vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F 65 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,546 miles.
6
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
2,694
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw F 65 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw F 65 MOT tests:
-
Other90%
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Steering30%
Bmw F 65 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Bmw F 65 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw F 65 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front tyre cracked in root of tread (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Bmw F 65 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 33,802 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 17,389 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 27,166 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 25,765 |
Bmw F 65 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Bmw F 65 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw F 65 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b).
The typical Bmw F 65 in our data has covered around
24,546 miles.
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