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BMW 2-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2018
88.5% pass rate
from 21,541 tests in 2021
(8.3% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 2-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (28% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (62% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth (26% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.65% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (84% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on All direction indicators (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.060% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Position lamps (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Position lamp (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Switch
    • 0.051% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.037% fail on Front fog lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0093% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0046% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0046% fail on Horn
    • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.014% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0046% fail on Daytime running lamps
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Washers
    • 0.48% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0046% fail on Window
    • 0.019% fail on View to rear
      • 0.019% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0046% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.57% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake pads (55% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Brake discs (76% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.028% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.0093% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0046% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0093% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0046% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.019% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.014% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0046% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.019% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Parking brake control (79% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0093% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0046% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0046% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.47% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.060% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0046% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (63% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0093% fail on Catalytic converter (28 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0046% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0093% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0093% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0046% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0046% fail on Undertray
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 0.20% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.014% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0046% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0093% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0046% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0046% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0046% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0046% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0046% fail on Suspension unit
  • 0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.051% fail on Bumpers (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Transmission
      • 0.032% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.032% fail on Joints
      • 0.0046% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0046% fail on Joints
    • 0.028% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.023% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.023% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting condition (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Bracket
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0046% fail on Panel
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0046% fail on Doors
      • 0.0046% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0046% fail on Door condition
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.014% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.10% fail on Steering
    • 0.093% fail on Steering linkage components (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0046% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0046% fail on Operation
    • 0.0046% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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