Make

BMW cars checked

1,305 BMW cars checked on this site, 1979–2026 models, with 11,570 MOT tests on record. Pick a model to see every car and its test history.

Cars checked

1,305

MOT tests

11,570

Pass rate

83%

Model years

1979–2026

Common MOT failures and advisories: recorded more often on BMW cars than on same-age cars

MOT entry	BMW cars	Share	Same-age cars
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	78 of 1199	6.5%	3.2%
Play in steering rack joint	81 of 1199	6.8%	3.4%
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil	168 of 1199	14%	8.8%
Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure	104 of 1199	8.7%	5.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive	160 of 1199	13%	8.7%
Tyre has ply or cords exposed	123 of 1199	10%	6.8%

Of the BMW cars with MOT history checked here. “Same-age cars” is the share among all checked cars built in the same years, so an older make is compared with older cars.

Models

26 more BMW cars not yet assigned to a model.

Counts are of cars checked on this site, from official public records. All makes. Updated 12 Nov 2026.