MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 525 : 1985

BMW 525 1985

Tests: 23

Pass rate: 78.26%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major40%
2Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major40%
3Excessive corrosion to, or weakened, load bearing structure near braking system actuation component mounting.1.1.21(e)(i)Major20%
4Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major20%
5Body panel or body component damaged, corroded or insecure and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.6.2.1(a)(i)Major20%
6Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major20%
7Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.8.2.1.2(a)Major20%
8Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major20%
9Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major20%
10n/an/an/an/a
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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