MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 540 : 2002
BMW 540 2002
Tests: 96
Pass rate: 76.04%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 22% |
| 2 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 17% |
| 3 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 17% |
| 4 | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
| 6 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 7 | Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap. | 6.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 8 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 9% |
| 9 | Brake hose excessively damaged, twisted or stretched. | 1.1.12(b)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 10 | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. | 2.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 9% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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