MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 523 : 2008
BMW 523 2008
Tests: 136
Pass rate: 77.21%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 23% |
| 2 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 3 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
| 6 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 8 | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. | 2.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 9 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 10 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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