MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 520 : 1996

BMW 520 1996

Tests: 42

Pass rate: 64.29%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major33%
2Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.8.2.1.2(c)Major27%
3Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major27%
4Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.8.2.1.2(a)Major27%
5Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major20%
6Brake hose excessively damaged, twisted or stretched.1.1.12(b)(ii)Major13%
7Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major13%
8Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major13%
9ESC switch damaged or not functioning correctly.7.12(d)Major13%
10SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major13%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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