MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 520 : 2003

BMW 520 2003

Tests: 409

Pass rate: 59.41%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major20%
2Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major15%
3Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major13%
4Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major13%
5Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major12%
6Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous11%
7Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major11%
8Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major10%
9Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major8%
10SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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