MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 3 Series : 2003
BMW 3 Series 2003
Tests: 10,600
Pass rate: 64.11%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 18% |
| 2 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 9% |
| 4 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 5 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 9% |
| 7 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 9% |
| 8 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction. | 7.1.6(a) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 10 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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