MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 5 Series : 1997

BMW 5 Series 1997

Tests: 36

Pass rate: 63.89%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major31%
2SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major31%
3Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major31%
4Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major31%
5Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major23%
6Steering ball joint with excessive wear.2.1.3(b)(i)Major15%
7Parking brake inoperative on one side.1.4.1(a)Major15%
8ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction.7.12(e)Major15%
9Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major8%
10Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.7.1.1(a)(i)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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