MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 420

BMW 420

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
201356080%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
20147,74078.86%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
201510,20181.95%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
201611,38883.61%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
201711,35885.21%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
201810,39486.46%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
20197,88186.16%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
20203,29588.95%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
20215096%Number plate showing an incorrect registration.
20231100%n/a

Tests: 62,868

Average BMW 420 pass rate: 84.09%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous28%
2Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous14%
3Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major12%
4Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major10%
5Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous9%
6Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major7%
7Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major5%
8Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major3%
9Loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud.5.2.1(a)(i)Major3%
10Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major3%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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