MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 540 : 1997
BMW 540 1997
Tests: 64
Pass rate: 71.88%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 28% |
| 2 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 17% |
| 3 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 17% |
| 4 | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 5 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements. | 4.4.3(a) | Major | 11% |
| 7 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 11% |
| 8 | Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. | 8.2.1.2(a) | Major | 11% |
| 9 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 10 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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