MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 1 Series : 2012

BMW 1 Series 2012

Tests: 13,441

Pass rate: 69.35%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major17%
2Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous12%
3Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous12%
4Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major12%
5Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major11%
6Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major10%
7Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major10%
8Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major7%
9Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major7%
10Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major6%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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