MOT reliability
Bmw Sallon
2 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Bmw Sallon vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Sallon has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,296 miles.
2
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
4,232
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Sallon problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Sallon MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Brakes33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure2%
Bmw Sallon pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Bmw Sallon MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Sallon MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- excessive oil leek on engine conpartment (2 times)
- Coolant leak (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Bmw Sallon pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 25 | 76% | 114,403 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 122,189 |
Bmw Sallon reliability FAQ
Across 2 Bmw Sallon vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Sallon MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7).
The typical Bmw Sallon in our data has covered around
118,296 miles.
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