MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 318
BMW 318
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1985 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1986 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1988 | 5 | 60% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1989 | 3 | 66.67% | Headlamp aim unable to be tested. |
| 1990 | 5 | 80% | Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1991 | 7 | 85.71% | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
| 1992 | 3 | 33.33% | Driver's seat moving inadvertently or backrest cannot be retained in the upright position. |
| 1993 | 3 | 33.33% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1995 | 4 | 75% | Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected. |
| 1997 | 4 | 75% | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. |
| 1998 | 2 | 50% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1999 | 3 | 33.33% | SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction. |
| 2000 | 2 | 50% | Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users. |
| 2001 | 6 | 83.33% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2002 | 7 | 71.43% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2003 | 8 | 75% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2004 | 15 | 53.33% | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
| 2005 | 11 | 63.64% | Parking brake lever has excessive movement. |
| 2006 | 18 | 61.11% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 2007 | 32 | 59.38% | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. |
| 2008 | 28 | 78.57% | Binding brake. |
| 2009 | 38 | 47.37% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2010 | 38 | 73.68% | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. |
| 2011 | 42 | 73.81% | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. |
| 2012 | 33 | 72.73% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2013 | 26 | 73.08% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2014 | 32 | 75% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2015 | 37 | 72.97% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2016 | 816 | 81.37% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2017 | 2,683 | 84.2% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2018 | 2,854 | 87.53% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2019 | 1,602 | 88.08% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2020 | 524 | 81.49% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2021 | 24 | 79.17% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
Tests: 8,917
Average BMW 318 pass rate: 84.78%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 19% |
| 2 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 15% |
| 3 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 12% |
| 4 | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. | 5.2.3(d)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 5 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 6% |
| 8 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 5% |
| 9 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 10 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 4% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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