MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 520 : 1985

BMW 520 1985

Tests: 16

Pass rate: 56.25%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major29%
2Stop lamps all missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(iii)Dangerous14%
3Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major14%
4Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major14%
5Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major14%
6Engine is idling clearly above its normal idle speed.8.2.1.2(e)Major14%
7Body panel or body component damaged, corroded or insecure and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.6.2.1(a)(i)Major14%
8Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major14%
9Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major14%
10Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major14%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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