MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 523 : 1996

BMW 523 1996

Tests: 38

Pass rate: 71.05%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(ii)Dangerous18%
2Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major18%
3Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major18%
4Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.8.2.1.2(a)Major18%
5Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major18%
6Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major18%
7Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major18%
8Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major9%
9Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major9%
10Parking brake lever has excessive movement.1.1.6(c)Major9%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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