MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 3 Series : 1986
BMW 3 Series 1986
Tests: 149
Pass rate: 75.17%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 16% |
| 2 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 16% |
| 3 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 14% |
| 4 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 14% |
| 5 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Parking brake inoperative on one side. | 1.4.1(a) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap. | 6.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 5% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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