MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 8-SERIESs year 1993

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Pass percent:69.34%

(The average a petrol BMW 8-SERIES year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:1,233 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	56
Brake pipe excessively corroded	52
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	37
Registration plate issues	31
Registration plate lamp issues	29
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	22
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	3
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)	2
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	2
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect \|3.4.1d\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	56
Brake pipe excessively corroded	52
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	37
Registration plate issues	31
Registration plate lamp issues	29
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	22
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	3
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)	2
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	2
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect \|3.4.1d\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 8-SERIESs year 1993

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