MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 520 : 1998

BMW 520 1998

Tests: 97

Pass rate: 56.7%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major21%
2Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major17%
3Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major14%
4SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major14%
5Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major14%
6Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major12%
7Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major12%
8Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major12%
9Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major10%
10Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major10%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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