Bmw 420
MOT data from 119,602 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 89.6%. Average mileage at test: 66,157 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,964 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,139 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2,014 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,122 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 883 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 804 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 495 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 480 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 396 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 325 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 79,605 | 89.2% |
| Petrol | 39,997 | 90.5% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,107 | 84.6% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2014 | 15,971 | 86.7% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 19,454 | 88.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2016 | 21,001 | 89.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2017 | 21,388 | 90.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2018 | 19,701 | 90.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2019 | 14,439 | 90.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 5,876 | 92.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 663 | 94.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
29,780 mi
Median
39,898 mi
75th percentile
62,594 mi
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