MOT reliability
Bmw Se estate
2 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Bmw Se estate vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Se estate has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 249,100 miles.
2
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
11,508
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Se estate problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Se estate MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Body & structure8%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility4%
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Brakes3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Bmw Se estate pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Bmw Se estate MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Se estate MOT tests:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (2 times)
- advise nsf worn on egdes (2 times)
- advise rear shock absorbers bump stops loose (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Front Outer nearside and offside tyres wearing (2 times)
Bmw Se estate pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 206,003 |
| 2002 | 1 | 31 | 71% | 292,198 |
Bmw Se estate reliability FAQ
Across 2 Bmw Se estate vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Se estate MOT issues are:
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Bmw Se estate in our data has covered around
249,100 miles.
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