MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 3 Series : 2000

BMW 3 Series 2000

Tests: 2,832

Pass rate: 63.35%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major22%
2SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major10%
3Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major10%
4Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major10%
5Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major10%
6Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major10%
7Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major9%
8Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major8%
9Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous7%
10Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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