MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 316 : 2003

BMW 316 2003

Tests: 750

Pass rate: 65.33%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major13%
2Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major12%
3Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.8.2.1.2(c)Major12%
4Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major11%
5Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major11%
6Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major10%
7Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.8.2.1.2(a)Major10%
8Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major10%
9Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major9%
10Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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