BMW
Unclassified
2,759 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where Unclassifieds pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 6.5 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
84.0%
Pass-after-fix
3.7%
Fail
11.6%
Avg miles
83,053
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
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Unclassified: above-average pass rates, with caveats
Across 1,691 MOT tests, the Unclassified returns 81.4% first-time pass — above the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is windscreen damage. Tyre tread under the limit and a lamp out round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 84,054, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 26–44
Above average — worth comparing quotes before buying. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
26–44
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
45 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 02
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
43 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 03
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
36 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 04
A tyre cords visible or damaged
31 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 05
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
31 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 06
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
30 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 07
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
28 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 08
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
27 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 09
A lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
26 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 10
A tyre seriously damaged
23 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£120–£190
If every one of this Unclassified's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Recall history
1 UK recall on record.
The Unclassified has 1 official UK vehicle recall covering defect details, remedies, and affected build dates.
Buying or keeping an Unclassified?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own an Unclassified and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.