MOT reliability
Bmw Tdi
1 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Bmw Tdi vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Tdi has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 149,519 miles.
1
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
10,262
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Tdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Other27%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering9%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes7%
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Body & structure5%
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Visibility2%
Bmw Tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw Tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Tdi MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Headlamp incorrect colour dip beam (4.1.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour dip beam (4.1.4 (a)) (1 times)
Bmw Tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 149,519 |
Bmw Tdi reliability FAQ
Across 1 Bmw Tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Tdi MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Bmw Tdi in our data has covered around
149,519 miles.
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