MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 5 Series : 2003

BMW 5 Series 2003

Tests: 228

Pass rate: 65.79%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major21%
2Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous14%
3SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major12%
4Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major10%
5Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major10%
6Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major9%
7Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major8%
8Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major8%
9Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major8%
10Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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