MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 123
BMW 123
Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
2007 | 210 | 68.1% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
2008 | 1,220 | 66.23% | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. |
2009 | 809 | 66.25% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
2010 | 590 | 68.47% | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. |
2011 | 448 | 72.77% | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. |
2012 | 136 | 69.85% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
2013 | 36 | 63.89% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
Tests: 3,449
Average BMW 123 pass rate: 67.7%
Most common fail reasons
# | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
1 | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 18% |
2 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 15% |
3 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 14% |
4 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 12% |
5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
6 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 10% |
7 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 8% |
8 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 7% |
9 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 7% |
10 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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