MOT reliability
Bmw S
10 vehicles · 112 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Bmw S vehicles and 112 completed MOT tests, the Bmw S has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 84,329 miles.
10
Vehicles
112
MOT tests
4,934
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw S problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw S MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility1%
Bmw S pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 8 | 62% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 62% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6), Diesel (2), Other (2)
Most common Bmw S MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw S MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (9.2.8c) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Bmw S pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 65,834 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 1,593 |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 12,488 |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 31,878 |
| 2006 | 1 | 24 | 71% | 211,398 |
| 2003 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 146,359 |
| 2000 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 163,095 |
| 1979 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 48,430 |
Bmw S reliability FAQ
Across 10 Bmw S vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw S MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Bmw S in our data has covered around
84,329 miles.
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