MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : BMW : M235i : 2016

BMW M235i 2016

Tests: 45

Pass rate: 71.11%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems.4.1.6(a)(ii)Major23%
2Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major15%
3Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major15%
4Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous15%
5Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major8%
6Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major8%
7Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, modified or defective.8.2.2.1(a)Major8%
8ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction.7.12(e)Major8%
9Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(ii)Dangerous8%
10Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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