MOT reliability
Bmw Sidecar
4 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Bmw Sidecar vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Sidecar has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,061 miles.
4
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
306
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Sidecar problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Sidecar MOT tests:
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Other150%
Bmw Sidecar pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Bmw Sidecar MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Sidecar MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
Bmw Sidecar pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 33,783 |
| 1978 | 2 | 17 | 100% | 39,607 |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 75,248 |
Bmw Sidecar reliability FAQ
Across 4 Bmw Sidecar vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Sidecar MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Bmw Sidecar in our data has covered around
47,061 miles.
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