MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 520 : 2018

BMW 520 2018

Tests: 175

Pass rate: 88%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major24%
2Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous14%
3Loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud.5.2.1(a)(i)Major10%
4Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous10%
5Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.2.2(g)Major10%
6Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major10%
7Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major10%
8Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended.6.2.5(b)(i)Major5%
9Shock absorber has negligible damping effect.5.3.2(d)Major5%
10Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major5%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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