MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 530 : 2000

BMW 530 2000

Tests: 259

Pass rate: 62.55%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major18%
2Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major16%
3Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction.1.6(b)Major11%
4Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major10%
5Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major10%
6Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major10%
7Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major10%
8Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous9%
9Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major9%
10Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major9%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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