MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 218

BMW 218

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
20142,30677.06%Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
20158,78281.52%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
201611,69782.14%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
20179,84784.42%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
20188,00086.05%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
20193,74787.19%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
20202,13188.41%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
20211361.54%Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.

Tests: 46,523

Average BMW 218 pass rate: 83.61%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous19%
2Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous12%
3Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major10%
4Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major9%
5Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major9%
6Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous9%
7Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major6%
8Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major6%
9Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major6%
10Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major4%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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