Cars with the worst UK MOT tyre failure rate

01

Tesla Model 3 Performance Awd

9,626 tests · 35,620 avg mi · 82.5% pass

19.8%

At #1, the Model 3 Performance Awd records a 19.8% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 36k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 82.5% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

02

Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd

15,123 tests · 36,530 avg mi · 84.7% pass

19.7%

At #2, the Model 3 Long Range Awd records a 19.7% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 37k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. A 84.7% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #3, the Model X Long Range Awd records a 19.1% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 36k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and tyre tread under the limit. A 82.7% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

04

BMW 8 Series

1,913 tests · 30,571 avg mi · 85.8% pass

16.2%

At #4, the 8 Series records a 16.2% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 31k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 85.8% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #5, the Model X records a 16.0% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 53k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and tyre tread under the limit. A 83.8% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

06

BMW X7

1,257 tests · 33,768 avg mi · 85.7% pass

15.8%

At #6, the X7 records a 15.8% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 34k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 85.7% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

07

BMW 840i Auto

1,800 tests · 23,737 avg mi · 86.9% pass

15.7%

At #7, the 840i Auto records a 15.7% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 24k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 86.9% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

08

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +

12,038 tests · 36,803 avg mi · 86.0% pass

15.6%

At #8, the Model 3 Standard Range + records a 15.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 37k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. A 86.0% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

09

BMW X5 Xdrive45e M Sport Auto

1,810 tests · 37,986 avg mi · 85.2% pass

14.5%

At #9, the X5 Xdrive45e M Sport Auto records a 14.5% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 38k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 85.2% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

10

BMW 330e SE Pro Auto

1,644 tests · 44,205 avg mi · 84.1% pass

13.4%

At #10, the 330e SE Pro Auto records a 13.4% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 44k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and tyre tread under the limit. A 84.1% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #11, the E 220 Amg Lne Ngt ED Prm + D A records a 12.5% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 36k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 83.7% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #12, the E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto records a 11.9% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 39k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. A 88.1% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #13, the E Nv200 records a 11.8% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 29k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative and a seriously damaged tyre. A 77.6% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

14

BMW 330e Sport Pro Auto

1,041 tests · 40,895 avg mi · 84.8% pass

11.7%

At #14, the 330e Sport Pro Auto records a 11.7% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 41k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and tyre tread under the limit. A 84.8% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #15, the Taycan 4S 93kwh records a 11.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 24k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 87.8% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #16, the E Golf records a 11.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 27k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 87.6% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

17

BMW 330e M Sport Auto

2,127 tests · 39,631 avg mi · 85.9% pass

11.5%

At #17, the 330e M Sport Auto records a 11.5% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 40k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a seriously damaged tyre. A 85.9% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

18

Audi A3 E Tron 40 S A

1,268 tests · 29,889 avg mi · 85.3% pass

11.4%

At #18, the A3 E Tron 40 S A records a 11.4% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 30k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 85.3% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

19

BMW M340i Xdrive Auto

2,102 tests · 25,813 avg mi · 87.8% pass

11.4%

At #19, the M340i Xdrive Auto records a 11.4% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 26k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a seriously damaged tyre. A 87.8% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #20, the Focus ST records a 11.1% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 24k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre. A 87.0% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

21

BMW 225xe M Sport Premium Auto

1,427 tests · 35,399 avg mi · 88.7% pass

11.0%

At #21, the 225xe M Sport Premium Auto records a 11.0% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 35k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 88.7% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

22

BMW 640

11,829 tests · 70,563 avg mi · 83.9% pass

11.0%

At #22, the 640 records a 11.0% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 71k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 83.9% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

23

Tesla Model S

10,783 tests · 72,552 avg mi · 83.4% pass

11.0%

At #23, the Model S records a 11.0% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 73k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. A 83.4% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

24

Audi Q7 Sln Blk ED 50tdi Mhev Qto A

1,573 tests · 33,107 avg mi · 89.2% pass

10.9%

At #24, the Q7 Sln Blk ED 50tdi Mhev Qto A records a 10.9% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 33k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a seriously damaged tyre. A 89.2% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #25, the 3008 GT Line Premium P Tech SS records a 10.6% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 26k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 87.4% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

26

Mercedes Benz Cls

30,217 tests · 88,160 avg mi · 78.5% pass

10.4%

At #26, the Cls records a 10.4% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 88k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a tyre with the cords showing and tyre tread under the limit. A 78.5% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

27

BMW 418

1,186 tests · 82,150 avg mi · 82.4% pass

10.1%

At #27, the 418 records a 10.1% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 82k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. A 82.4% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #28, the Cooper S Electric Level 3 records a 10.1% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 15k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 88.6% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

At #29, the Levante D V6 Auto records a 9.8% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 46k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are tyre tread under the limit and a tyre with the cords showing. A 87.7% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.

30

BMW 430

14,793 tests · 57,939 avg mi · 86.7% pass

9.8%

At #30, the 430 records a 9.8% tyre-defect rate across a fleet averaging 58k miles at test. The specific tyre defects driving that figure are a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing. A 86.7% first-time pass rate means tyres are the dominant weak point — fix those and the car's overall MOT record looks reasonable.