MOT Check for BMW F SERIESs

The BMW F SERIES makes up 20,202 of the overall 25,932,658 BMW MOT test results. Select your F SERIES model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Occurs:13 times
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:31 times
Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Occurs:11 times
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:43 times
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:24 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:69 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:57 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:69 times
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:12 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:70 times
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:12 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:57 times
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:16 times
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Occurs:13 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:69 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:25 times
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) Occurs:21 times
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:18 times
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:67 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:51 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:384 times
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