MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 530 : 2017

BMW 530 2017

Tests: 250

Pass rate: 84.4%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous38%
2Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major18%
3Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous15%
4Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major10%
5Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major5%
6Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major5%
7Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major5%
8Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major5%
9Fracture or welding defect on a wheel.5.2.2(a)Dangerous5%
10Obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure.3.3(b)(ii)Major3%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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