MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 3 Series : 2014

BMW 3 Series 2014

Tests: 30,422

Pass rate: 77.9%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous15%
2Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major15%
3Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous14%
4Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major11%
5Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major9%
6Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major8%
7Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major8%
8Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous8%
9Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major6%
10Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major5%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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