MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 3 Series : 2017

BMW 3 Series 2017

Tests: 3,740

Pass rate: 85.8%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous30%
2Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous16%
3Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major14%
4Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous10%
5Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major7%
6Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major6%
7Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major3%
8Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or not working5.2.3(h)Major3%
9Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major3%
10Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major3%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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