MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 520 : 2007

BMW 520 2007

Tests: 3,437

Pass rate: 64.04%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major17%
2Steering ball joint with excessive wear.2.1.3(b)(i)Major16%
3Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous14%
4Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major11%
5Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major10%
6Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous9%
7Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major9%
8Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major8%
9Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major8%
10Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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