MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 420 : 2016

BMW 420 2016

Tests: 11,388

Pass rate: 83.61%

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)Dangerous15%
3Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major11%
4Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major10%
5Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous10%
6Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major6%
7Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major4%
8Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major4%
9Loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud.5.2.1(a)(i)Major4%
10Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major4%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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