MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 520 : 2001

BMW 520 2001

Tests: 240

Pass rate: 65.42%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major22%
2Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major17%
3Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major14%
4Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction.1.6(b)Major13%
5Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major13%
6Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major12%
7SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major11%
8Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major11%
9Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major10%
10Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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