MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 523 : 2005

BMW 523 2005

Tests: 224

Pass rate: 65.18%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major22%
2Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major14%
3Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major13%
4Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major9%
5Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major9%
6Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major9%
7Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous9%
8Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous8%
9Product on the headlamp lens or light source which reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour.4.1.4(b)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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