MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 218i
BMW 218i
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2018 | 1,840 | 85.82% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2019 | 4,573 | 86.84% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. |
| 2020 | 4,537 | 88.19% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. |
| 2021 | 1,456 | 87.02% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2022 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 12,412
Average BMW 218i pass rate: 87.21%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. | 5.2.3(d)(i) | Major | 22% |
| 2 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 18% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 4 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 9% |
| 5 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 8% |
| 6 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 6% |
| 7 | Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator. | 1.1.13(a)(i) | Major | 5% |
| 8 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 4% |
| 9 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 10 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 4% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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