MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 318i

BMW 318i

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
20031100%n/a
20041100%n/a
2009333.33%Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
201010%Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
202020084%Headlamp aim outwith limits.
202114893.24%Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.

Tests: 354

Average BMW 318i pass rate: 87.29%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous22%
2Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major20%
3Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous16%
4Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major9%
5Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous7%
6Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major4%
7Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major4%
8Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major4%
9ESC switch damaged or not functioning correctly.7.12(d)Major4%
10Loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud.5.2.1(a)(i)Major2%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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