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BMW 2-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2015
85.3% pass rate
from 15,600 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 2-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (16% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.56% fail on Direction indicators (34% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Flashing type (34% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters (48% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.038% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Horn
      • 0.0064% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.032% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Position lamp
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0064% fail on Lever
        • 0.0064% fail on Linkage
    • 0.60% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0064% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.045% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Lever (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pedal
    • 0.026% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0064% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0064% fail on Other components
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.61% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.026% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.019% fail on View to rear
      • 0.019% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0064% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.97% fail on Suspension (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Suspension arms (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.28% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (49% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Wheel bearings (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension unit
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.60% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Catalyst emissions (57% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0064% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (47% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0064% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.013% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment
    • 0.058% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0064% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
    • 0.026% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0064% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.013% fail on Fuel system (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0064% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.0064% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0064% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.077% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0064% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0064% fail on Operation
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering rack
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