MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 640
BMW 640
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2005 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2006 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2007 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2011 | 429 | 79.72% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2012 | 999 | 79.08% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2013 | 1,275 | 79.29% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2014 | 1,948 | 79.98% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2015 | 1,920 | 83.33% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2016 | 1,786 | 83.99% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2017 | 1,027 | 83.06% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2018 | 642 | 81.46% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2019 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 10,034
Average BMW 640 pass rate: 81.57%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 37% |
| 2 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 16% |
| 3 | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. | 5.2.3(d)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 4 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 5 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 6 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 7% |
| 7 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 5% |
| 8 | Fracture or welding defect on a wheel. | 5.2.2(a) | Dangerous | 5% |
| 9 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 3% |
| 10 | Loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud. | 5.2.1(a)(i) | Major | 3% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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