MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 523 : 1998
BMW 523 1998
Tests: 239
Pass rate: 57.74%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 19% |
| 2 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 19% |
| 3 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 17% |
| 4 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 15% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 15% |
| 6 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 7 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction. | 7.1.6(a) | Major | 11% |
| 8 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 9 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 10 | Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. | 8.2.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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