MOT reliability
Bmw Sport
11 vehicles · 154 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Bmw Sport vehicles and 154 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Sport has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,445 miles.
11
Vehicles
154
MOT tests
7,602
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Sport problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Sport MOT tests:
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Other51%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Brakes15%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates2%
Bmw Sport pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 10 | 80% |
| 4 | 13 | 77% |
| 5 | 13 | 77% |
| 6 | 14 | 71% |
| 7 | 11 | 82% |
| 8 | 14 | 79% |
| 9 | 13 | 77% |
| 10 | 11 | 82% |
| 11 | 14 | 57% |
| 12 | 13 | 62% |
| 13 | 12 | 58% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (4)
Most common Bmw Sport MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Sport MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (6 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (6 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
Bmw Sport pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 42 | 79% | 102,181 |
| 2011 | 3 | 45 | 76% | 117,869 |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 61% | 113,393 |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 132,545 |
| 2006 | 1 | 22 | 64% | 135,830 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 131,353 |
| 1957 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 74,629 |
Bmw Sport reliability FAQ
Across 11 Bmw Sport vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Sport MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw Sport in our data has covered around
113,445 miles.
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