MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 540 : 1996

BMW 540 1996

Tests: 37

Pass rate: 75.68%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major33%
2Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major22%
3Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major22%
4Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major11%
5Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major11%
6Number plate inscription missing or illegible.0.1(b)Major11%
7Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(ii)Dangerous11%
8Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.8.2.1.2(a)Major11%
9Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major11%
10SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major11%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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