MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 5 Series : 1999

BMW 5 Series 1999

Tests: 65

Pass rate: 61.54%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major32%
2Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major28%
3Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major20%
4Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major20%
5Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major20%
6Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major12%
7Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major12%
8Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major12%
9Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction.1.6(b)Major12%
10Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major12%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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