MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 518
BMW 518
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1980 | 1 | 0% | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
| 1983 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1984 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1985 | 10 | 80% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1986 | 13 | 46.15% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1987 | 17 | 70.59% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1988 | 10 | 70% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 1990 | 9 | 66.67% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1991 | 9 | 66.67% | Parking brake inoperative on one side. |
| 1992 | 12 | 75% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1993 | 5 | 60% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1994 | 12 | 58.33% | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. |
| 1995 | 31 | 64.52% | Emissions test unable to be completed. |
| 1996 | 14 | 78.57% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% | Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction. |
| 2004 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 2011 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2013 | 324 | 78.4% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2014 | 915 | 82.51% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2015 | 574 | 82.06% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2016 | 320 | 87.19% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2017 | 21 | 71.43% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
Tests: 2,310
Average BMW 518 pass rate: 81.3%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 20% |
| 2 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 12% |
| 3 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 4 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 9% |
| 5 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. | 5.2.3(d)(i) | Major | 7% |
| 7 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 6% |
| 9 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 10 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 4% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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