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BMW 2-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2016
87.2% pass rate
from 19,068 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 2-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (11% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (14% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.65% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0052% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.058% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0052% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.042% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.021% fail on Horn
      • 0.010% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.026% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.042% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.010% fail on Window (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on View to rear
      • 0.010% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0052% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0052% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0052% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0052% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.031% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0052% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.026% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.063% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.063% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0052% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.031% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.010% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0052% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0052% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.016% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0052% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
      • 0.0052% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0052% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.45% fail on Suspension (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0052% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.037% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0052% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0052% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.42% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.100% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0052% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0052% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0052% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.10% fail on Compression ignition (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0052% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.010% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0052% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0052% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0052% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0052% fail on Undertray
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.0052% fail on Requirements
    • 0.047% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0052% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0052% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0052% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0052% fail on Joints
    • 0.026% fail on Body
      • 0.021% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0052% fail on Body condition
    • 0.010% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0052% fail on Tank
      • 0.0052% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0052% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0052% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0052% fail on Doors
      • 0.0052% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0052% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0052% fail on Seats
      • 0.0052% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0052% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0052% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.079% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Track rod end (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.010% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0052% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.0052% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0052% fail on Speedometer
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