MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 525 : 2008

BMW 525 2008

Tests: 1,503

Pass rate: 68.8%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major17%
2Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major13%
3Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous13%
4Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous11%
5Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major10%
6Steering ball joint with excessive wear.2.1.3(b)(i)Major10%
7Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major9%
8Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major8%
9Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major7%
10Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major6%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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