MOT reliability
Bmw St
6 vehicles · 52 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Bmw St vehicles and 52 completed MOT tests, the Bmw St has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,533 miles.
6
Vehicles
52
MOT tests
3,372
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw St problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw St MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Steering8%
Bmw St pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Bmw St MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw St MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
Bmw St pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 23 | 87% | 29,247 |
| 2006 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 62,179 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 40,035 |
Bmw St reliability FAQ
Across 6 Bmw St vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw St MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Bmw St in our data has covered around
36,533 miles.
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