MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 528
BMW 528
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1980 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1981 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1982 | 3 | 66.67% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 1983 | 7 | 42.86% | Stop lamps remain on when the brakes are released. |
| 1984 | 5 | 80% | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 1985 | 8 | 87.5% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1986 | 12 | 66.67% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1987 | 20 | 65% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1996 | 53 | 62.26% | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 1997 | 98 | 60.2% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1998 | 197 | 56.35% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1999 | 238 | 60.92% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2000 | 209 | 59.81% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 2001 | 10 | 30% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2003 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2010 | 161 | 72.67% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2011 | 148 | 76.35% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2012 | 61 | 85.25% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2013 | 92 | 64.13% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2014 | 154 | 83.12% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2015 | 250 | 85.6% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2016 | 165 | 89.7% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2017 | 27 | 66.67% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2018 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 1,924
Average BMW 528 pass rate: 71.05%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 16% |
| 2 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 5 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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