MOT reliability
Bmw Vixen
2 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Bmw Vixen vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Vixen has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 60,332 miles.
2
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
615
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Vixen problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Vixen MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Steering10%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes5%
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Visibility5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Bmw Vixen pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Bmw Vixen MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Vixen MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- all shock absorber bushes perished (2 times)
- whole chassis lightly corroded (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Speedometer operation impaired Mileage hasn't increased since last test (7.8 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split. (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- front tyres perished (2 times)
Bmw Vixen pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 89,062 |
| 1987 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 31,602 |
Bmw Vixen reliability FAQ
Across 2 Bmw Vixen vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Vixen MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d); Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a).
The typical Bmw Vixen in our data has covered around
60,332 miles.
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