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Bmw 320

MOT data from 67,502 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 91%. Average mileage at test: 57,681 miles.

Common failure reasons

ReasonCount
a tyre seriously damaged1,487
tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1,228
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm694
a tyre cords visible or damaged575
a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage365
windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen354
a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn259
the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements239
a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud201
engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction154

Pass rate by fuel type

FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol34,66691.7%
Diesel32,82690.3%

By registration year

YearTestsPass rate
200610374.8%
Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
200711879.7%
Top failures: a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective
200815086%
Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, emissions levels exceed default limits, a tyre seriously damaged
200912380.5%
Top failures: a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake inoperative on one side
201024885.9%
Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction
201122190.5%
Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
201233382.9%
Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged
201351789.4%
Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
201436384%
Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
201544691.5%
Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
20165,15989.8%
Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
201721,00190.7%
Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
201814,19091.1%
Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
201913,40892.2%
Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
20208,68691.9%
Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
20212,10791.6%
Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged

Mileage at test

25th percentile
54,172 mi
Median
61,728 mi
75th percentile
83,614 mi

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