MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 6-SERIESs year 1981

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Pass percent:61.22%

(The average a petrol BMW 6-SERIES year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:343 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	13
Registration plate lamp issues	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Registration plate issues	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Rear brake binding	9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure Filter area \|6.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Service brake lagging in operation \|1.2.1 \|d\|\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative Nearside indicator \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler arm \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear flange \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheel arch at sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/ bulkhead \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheel arch/bulkhead \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device missing \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|7.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Central Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	1
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat fixing missing \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.5 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound tO LOW \|1.6.2e\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect SWITCH DOES NOT OPERATE ON HIGH BEAM \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking by fuel filter \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler. \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front sub frame. \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside and when vehicle is in motion \|1.2.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body seal excessively corroded \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil +wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill+wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill+wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill+wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Braking system leaking master cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front front brake recording little or no effort both sides \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front wing-- turret area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv gaiter split \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension mount/wheel tub \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 6-SERIESs year 1981

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