MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 525 : 1998

BMW 525 1998

Tests: 20

Pass rate: 65%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major43%
2SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major29%
3Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that steering or braking is likely to be adversely affected.6.1.1(c)(ii)Dangerous14%
4Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major14%
5Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major14%
6Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major14%
7Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major14%
8Bootlid, tailgate, dropside, loading door or access panel cannot be secured in the closed position.6.2.1(e)Major14%
9Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major14%
10Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major14%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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