MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 520 : 2006

BMW 520 2006

Tests: 2,269

Pass rate: 62.71%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major19%
2Steering ball joint with excessive wear.2.1.3(b)(i)Major16%
3Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous13%
4Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous12%
5Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major11%
6Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major10%
7Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major9%
8Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major8%
9SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major8%
10Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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