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BMW 2-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2017
89.5% pass rate
from 16,151 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 2-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (16% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.037% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.40% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.074% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.031% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.012% fail on Horn
      • 0.0062% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0062% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.019% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0062% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.0062% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0062% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Brake discs and drums (71% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Brake discs (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.068% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.025% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.019% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.025% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.0062% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.012% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Washers (21% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Wipers (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.043% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.012% fail on Window (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0062% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0062% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0062% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle (51% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates (48% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.25% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.037% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.0062% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0062% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.24% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension arms (54% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0062% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.056% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0062% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.025% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0062% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Engine mounting (17 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting condition (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Bracket (18 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0062% fail on Tank
      • 0.0062% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0062% fail on Body
      • 0.0062% fail on Panel
    • 0.0062% fail on Doors
      • 0.0062% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.019% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.087% fail on Steering
    • 0.080% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.074% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0062% fail on Other components
        • 0.0062% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.0062% fail on Electronic power steering
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