MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 550 : 2009
BMW 550 2009
Tests: 10
Pass rate: 70%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 33% |
| 2 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 33% |
| 3 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 33% |
| 4 | Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. | 8.2.1.2(a) | Major | 33% |
| 5 | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. | 8.2.1.2(c) | Major | 33% |
| 6 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 33% |
| 7 | Exhaust emits dense blue or black smoke for a continuous period of 5 seconds at idle. | 8.2.1.2(f) | Major | 33% |
| 8 | Exhaust emits excessive dense blue or clearly visible black smoke during acceleration which would obscure the view of other road users. | 8.2.1.2(g) | Major | 33% |
| 9 | Loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud. | 5.2.1(a)(i) | Major | 33% |
| 10 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 33% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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