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MOT reliability

Bmw F series

8,593 vehicles · 93,045 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 8,593 Bmw F series vehicles and 93,045 completed MOT tests, the Bmw F series has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,882 miles.

8,593
Vehicles
93,045
MOT tests
1,980
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw F series problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw F series MOT tests:

  • Other62%
  • Brakes16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Steering10%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Bmw F series pass rate by age

How the Bmw F series's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
112100%
215692%
36,89291%
47,36690%
57,47589%
67,38688%
76,92589%
86,55288%
96,26488%
105,85488%
115,52288%
125,28487%
134,76388%
144,15788%
153,66487%
163,17587%
172,69787%
182,22085%
191,81285%
201,47885%

Fuel types: Petrol (8,590), Diesel (2), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)

Most common Bmw F series MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2,305 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2,108 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1,441 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1,255 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1,103 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1,043 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (937 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (910 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (800 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (737 times)
  11. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (724 times)
  12. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (667 times)
  13. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (650 times)
  14. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (648 times)
  15. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (614 times)

Bmw F series pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 2 3 100% 7,454
2020 3 8 88% 5,959
2017 11 56 96% 29,719
2016 16 105 90% 21,523
2015 1 10 90% 18,502
2014 21 192 92% 24,965
2013 691 5,788 93% 25,243
2012 499 4,462 91% 25,852
2011 447 4,291 91% 27,641
2010 536 5,355 91% 26,974
2009 834 8,214 92% 30,072
2008 866 8,983 91% 29,416
2007 601 6,861 88% 29,904
2006 645 7,612 87% 29,492
2005 441 5,378 87% 27,800
2004 672 8,394 86% 30,380
2003 669 8,243 86% 29,617
2002 688 8,243 84% 29,348
2001 500 6,156 84% 30,655
2000 357 3,949 85% 31,684
1999 11 109 82% 25,332
1998 17 79 82% 25,844
1997 20 166 80% 28,508
1996 7 65 74% 33,716
1995 7 87 77% 38,344
1994 29 232 81% 38,130
1993 2 4 75% 74,832

Bmw F series reliability FAQ

Across 8,593 Bmw F series vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw F series MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Bmw F series in our data has covered around 28,882 miles.

Compare the Bmw F series

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