MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 125 : 2017

BMW 125 2017

Tests: 415

Pass rate: 87.23%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous40%
2Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major17%
3Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous11%
4Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major9%
5Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous8%
6Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major4%
7Fracture or welding defect on a wheel.5.2.2(a)Dangerous4%
8Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major4%
9Tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes.5.2.3(b)Major4%
10Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit.8.2.2.2(a)Major4%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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