MOT pass rates in Bromley

120,173 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the BR postcode area in 2025. The BR postcode area covers Bromley and the towns around it — Beckenham, Orpington and Chislehurst among them. How the cars did, what they failed on, and what the area drives — computed from the official DVSA record. Figures describe tests done in this area, wherever the cars live.

Pass rate 2025
79.0%
6.7 points above the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
120,173
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
9.6 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
5.1%
of BR-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Bromley compares

Ranks and comparisons cover the 116 postcode areas with 20,000 or more first tests in 2025 — the full field at that floor; DVSA merges its smallest areas into one shared code, which is excluded. Location is always the test centre's postcode area, not where any car is kept. Ranks are unadjusted for the age and mix of each area's fleet — they say where an area sits, not why. Areas are often separated by a fraction of a year or a fraction of a point: each rank is exact on the data, but neighbouring ranks can be effectively level.

Pass rate rank
#4 highest
79.0% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#107 oldest
average 9.6 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#16 highest
3.3% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#106 busiest
120,173 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at BR-area test centres, Honda is the one tested furthest above its national share: 3.6% of BR-area first tests against 2.7% of tests nationally — 1.3 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Bromley and its neighbours

Bromley and four neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
BR (Bromley)120,17379.0%9.6 yrs3.3%
CR (Croydon)225,83377.8%10.5 yrs3.6%
DA (Dartford)244,50277.8%10.1 yrs2.4%
SE (South East London)260,88675.5%10.9 yrs4.6%
TN (Tonbridge)444,86472.1%11.5 yrs1.9%

Pass rate by car age — BR area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Bromley (BR) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)BR area, vehicle age 3: 89.6%BR area, vehicle age 4: 88.3%BR area, vehicle age 5: 87.4%BR area, vehicle age 6: 85.1%BR area, vehicle age 7: 83.9%BR area, vehicle age 8: 81.8%BR area, vehicle age 9: 79.4%BR area, vehicle age 10: 78.4%BR area, vehicle age 11: 75.2%BR area, vehicle age 12: 72.4%BR area, vehicle age 13: 70.1%BR area, vehicle age 14: 69.2%BR area, vehicle age 15: 67.1%BR area, vehicle age 16: 66.5%BR area, vehicle age 17: 63.7%BR area, vehicle age 18: 64.8%BR area, vehicle age 19: 64.9%BR area, vehicle age 20: 65.7%All of Britain, vehicle age 3: 88.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 4: 87.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 5: 86%All of Britain, vehicle age 6: 83.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 7: 80.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 8: 78.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 9: 74.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 10: 71.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 11: 68.6%All of Britain, vehicle age 12: 65.8%All of Britain, vehicle age 13: 63.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 14: 61.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 15: 59.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 16: 58.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 17: 57.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 18: 57.4%All of Britain, vehicle age 19: 57%All of Britain, vehicle age 20: 57.6%BR area 65.7%All of Britain 57.6%
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Age (years)BR area testsBR area pass rateAll cars
39,18389.6%88.5%
49,27188.3%87.2%
58,70287.4%86.0%
611,71185.1%83.5%
711,14683.9%80.9%
810,61681.8%78.2%
99,84279.4%74.9%
108,01178.4%71.9%
116,08575.2%68.6%
125,29272.4%65.8%
134,36270.1%63.5%
143,88569.2%61.2%
153,86467.1%59.3%
163,62166.5%58.3%
172,84563.7%57.2%
182,74164.8%57.4%
192,07464.9%57.0%
201,66965.7%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

The BR area's pass rate minus the national pass rate at each car age, in percentage points. Bars above zero: BR-area tests beat the national average for that age. Below zero: they trail.

BR area ahead
-10-5+0+5+10Age 3: +1.1 points vs the average car3Age 4: +1.1 points vs the average carAge 5: +1.4 points vs the average car5Age 6: +1.6 points vs the average carAge 7: +3.0 points vs the average car7Age 8: +3.6 points vs the average carAge 9: +4.5 points vs the average car9Age 10: +6.5 points vs the average carAge 11: +6.6 points vs the average car11Age 12: +6.6 points vs the average carAge 13: +6.6 points vs the average car13Age 14: +8.0 points vs the average carAge 15: +7.8 points vs the average car15Age 16: +8.2 points vs the average carAge 17: +6.5 points vs the average car17Age 18: +7.4 points vs the average carAge 19: +7.9 points vs the average car19Age 20: +8.1 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+1.1
4+1.1
5+1.4
6+1.6
7+3.0
8+3.6
9+4.5
10+6.5
11+6.6
12+6.6
13+6.6
14+8.0
15+7.8
16+8.2
17+6.5
18+7.4
19+7.9
20+8.1

The cars tested around Bromley, by age

How many cars of each age took a first MOT at BR-area test centres in 2025 — the age profile of what the area actually drives.

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 9k3Age 4: 9kAge 5: 8k5Age 6: 11kAge 7: 11k7Age 8: 10kAge 9: 9k9Age 10: 8kAge 11: 6k11Age 12: 5kAge 13: 4k13Age 14: 3kAge 15: 3k15Age 16: 3kAge 17: 2k17Age 18: 2kAge 19: 2k19Age 20: 1k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
39,183
49,271
58,702
611,711
711,146
810,616
99,842
108,011
116,085
125,292
134,362
143,885
153,864
163,621
172,845
182,741
192,074
201,669

What cars fail on around Bromley

Where the failure items land for tests done in the BR area, 2025.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment30.9%
Tyres15.9%
Suspension13.2%
Visibility11.5%
Brakes11.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.5%
Body, chassis, structure4.5%
Steering3.0%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (96.8% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

Where testers most often write "keep an eye on this" in the BR area, 2025 — the faults in the post.

Tyres: 42.0% of advisories42.0%Brakes: 22.6% of advisories22.6%Suspension: 15.7% of advisories15.7%Non-component advisories: 7.6% of advisories7.6%Noise, emissions and leaks: 3.7% of advisoriesLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 2.3% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres42.0%
Brakes22.6%
Suspension15.7%
Non-component advisories7.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.7%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.3%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the four most-tested fuel types in the BR area, 2025, against the national all-cars average. Fleet ages differ by fuel — newer fleets help the electrified bars.

50%60%70%80%90%100%all cars 72.3%Petrol: 78.0% of 84,125 tests78.0%Petrol84,125 testsDiesel: 77.0% of 21,016 tests77.0%Diesel21,016 testsHybrid electric: 87.7% of 10,649 tests87.7%Hybrid10,649 testsElectric: 86.2% of 3,928 tests86.2%Electric3,928 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol84,12578.0%
Diesel21,01677.0%
Hybrid electric10,64987.7%
Electric3,92886.2%

What mileage is normal around Bromley?

Mileage recorded at test by vehicle age, BR-area tests, 2025. The line is the typical (median) car; the shaded band holds the middle half.

Typical car, BR area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 18,750 miles (middle half 13,750–28,750)Age 4: typical 26,250 miles (middle half 18,750–36,250)Age 5: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 21,250–43,750)Age 6: typical 36,250 miles (middle half 26,250–51,250)Age 7: typical 41,250 miles (middle half 28,750–58,750)Age 8: typical 48,750 miles (middle half 33,750–66,250)Age 9: typical 53,750 miles (middle half 36,250–71,250)Age 10: typical 56,250 miles (middle half 38,750–76,250)Age 11: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 41,250–78,750)Age 12: typical 63,750 miles (middle half 43,750–83,750)Age 13: typical 66,250 miles (middle half 48,750–88,750)Age 14: typical 71,250 miles (middle half 51,250–93,750)Age 15: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 51,250–96,250)Age 16: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 51,250–98,750)Age 17: typical 81,250 miles (middle half 58,750–106,250)Age 18: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 61,250–111,250)Age 19: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 58,750–111,250)Age 20: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 61,250–113,750)83k mi

Mileage values are midpoints of 2,500-mile bands.

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
313,75018,75028,750
418,75026,25036,250
521,25031,25043,750
626,25036,25051,250
728,75041,25058,750
833,75048,75066,250
936,25053,75071,250
1038,75056,25076,250
1141,25058,75078,750
1243,75063,75083,750
1348,75066,25088,750
1451,25071,25093,750
1551,25073,75096,250
1651,25073,75098,750
1758,75081,250106,250
1861,25083,750111,250
1958,75083,750111,250
2061,25083,750113,750

What the BR area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at BR-area test centres, 2025, ordered by how many were tested — not a pass-rate league. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age: a make whose cars round here run older sits lower for that reason alone.

MakeTests 2025 Pass rate
Ford15,44274.8%
Volkswagen10,72279.3%
Vauxhall8,33172.7%
Audi8,15884.6%
BMW7,99985.2%
Toyota7,78581.4%
Nissan6,86473.5%
Mercedes-Benz5,91879.7%
Hyundai4,49980.9%
Kia4,29281.0%
Honda4,26985.0%
MINI3,67281.6%

MOT test centres in the BR area

60 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the BR postcode area, 54 of them approved for cars (class 4). Grouped by town, largest first. Classes: 1–2 motorcycles, 3 three-wheelers, 4 cars and small vans, 5 minibuses, 7 vans 3,000–3,500 kg.

CentreAddressPhoneClasses
Orpington — 17 centres
Bristol Street OrpingtonGreen Street Green, BR6 7LP01689 8881884, 7
Central Auto Centre80 High Street, Green Street Green, BR6 6BJ01689 8576944
Chelsfield Motor Works LimitedCourt Lodge Farm, Warren Road, BR6 6ER01689 8906894
Church Hill Garage Of Orpington LimitedChurch Hill, BR6 0HE01689 8218364
Cray Car CareUnit 5 Crayfield Industrial Park, Main Road, St Pauls Cray, BR5 3HP01689 8365064
Halfords Autocentre151 Sevenoaks Way, St Pauls Cray, BR5 3TY01689 8333354
Kwik - Fit2 - 4 High Street, BR6 0JG01689 8743654
Kwik Fit157 Sevenoaks Way, BR5 3AQ01689 8757854
Mark Transport Co LimitedOak Farm, Farnborough Hill, Green Street Green, BR6 6DA01689 8589314, 5, 7
Mot OrpingtonUnit 3 Westwood Cottage, Rock Hill, BR6 7PP07903 4076414
Old Forge Garage6 Broomhill Road, BR6 0EW01689 8232924
Prestige Cars KentUnits G & H Brook Trading Estate, Mill Brook Road, BR5 3TX01689 6647694
Prestige Cars KentUnit 2 Bluebell Farm, Hewitts Road, Chelsfield, BR6 7QR01689 6603854
Renault Orpington1 Crofton Road, BR6 8AB01689 3080004, 7
Revamp Mechanical Services LimitedUnits 2 & 3, 47 Leesons Hill, St Pauls Cray, BR5 2LF01689 8233584, 7
Tw White And Sons LimitedOrpington Mazda, Leesons Hill, BR5 2LF01689 8316374
Various222 Cray Avenue, BR5 3PZ02083 0363634
Bromley — 16 centres
Amos And Rushbrook Limited151 Masons Hill, BR2 9HW02084 6678494
Ancaster Group Limited88 Plaistow Lane, BR1 3JE02082 9087004
Beadles Group LimitedBromley Hill, BR1 4JS02084 6099114
Bristol Street Bromley93 Masons Hill, BR2 9HS02082 4990004
Church Motor Company Uk Limited4 Lewes Road, Widmore Green, BR1 2RN02084 6073461, 2, 4
Hedin Automotive BromleyBickley Road, BR1 2NH02082 9585004
Homesdale Motor Traders LimitedOld Homesdale Road, BR2 9LJ02084 6000543, 4, 5, 7
Jemca Bromley146 Burnt Ash Lane, BR1 5TD02088 5721014
Kwik - Fit37 London Road, BR1 1DG02084 6097354
Mosslea Mot Limited36 Mosslea Road, BR2 9PS02084 6065454
One Stop Auto Service10a Sherman Road, BR1 3JH02036 2040124
Pta Motoring Centres40 Letchworth Drive, BR2 9BE02084 6423394
T D R Autos LimitedUnits 11 & 12 The Courtyard, 204 - 206 High Street, BR1 1PW02084 6456444
Vehicle Test Centre Bromley Limited107 Southlands Road, BR2 9QT02084 6066664
Westmoreland Garage249 Southlands Road, BR1 2EG02084 6412014
Wj King Garages Limited93 - 101 Bromley Common, BR2 9RN02084 6434564
Beckenham — 11 centres
Beckenham Auto Services LimitedUnit 1 Laker Industrial Estate, Kent House Lane, BR3 1JT02087 7824474
Br3 Mot Centre237d Croydon Road, BR3 3PT02081 496771Not listed
Chesham Autos Limited177 Elmers End Road, BR3 4SZ02086 5862644
Eden Park Motorist Centre Limited420 Upper Elmers End Road, BR3 3HG02086 5837384
Frank Dunstall1 Goodwood Parade, Upper Elmers End Road, Elmers End, BR3 3QZ02086 5008141, 2
Jcb Medway LimitedRear Of 33 Upper Elmers End Road, BR3 3QY02086 6261334
Myers Motors367 Blandford Road, BR3 4NW02084 0252324
Tower Scooters & Motorcycles64 Beckenham Road, BR3 4LS02083 1416601, 2
Various SitesUnit 4, Chaffinch Business Park, Croydon Road, Elmers End, BR3 4AA01223 3770004
Village Car Care81-83 Beckenham High Street, BR3 1AN02086 5012484
West Motor Co Ltd1-3 Wickham Road, BR3 5JS02039 3165654
Swanley — 6 centres
21st Moto LimitedLondon Road, BR8 7AQ01322 6665651, 2
Autumn Engineering4 To 6 Bower Road, Hextable, BR8 7SE01322 6620104
Holliday And NealeThe Garage, 64 Top Dartford Road, Hextable, BR8 7SQ01322 6604164
M C A Garage ServicesFoundry Service Station, Cray Road, Crockenhill, BR8 8LP01322 6152291, 2, 4
Swanley Garage ServicesUnits 8 And 9 The Grove Industrial Estate, The Grove, Park Road, BR8 8AJ01322 6622281, 2, 4, 5, 7
Watling Tyre Service Limited65 High Street, BR8 8AF01322 615060Not listed
Kent — 5 centres
Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 6 Denvale Trade Centre, Cray Avenue, Orpington, BR5 3RN01689 8285584
Halfords AutocentreUnit 1 Denvale Trade Park, Cray Avenue, Orpington, BR5 3RN01689 8273164, 7
Home Hill Garage LimitedHome Hill, Hextable, BR8 7RR01322 6622314
VgsLayhams Farm, Layhams Road, Keston, BR2 6AR01959 5752144
West Wickham Service Station LimitedWickham Court Road, West Wickham, BR4 9LN02087 7763944
Chislehurst — 1 centre
Ancaster Group LimitedPerry Street, BR7 6HB02080 448570Not listed
Farnborough — 1 centre
Aston Garages6-8 Gladstone Road, BR6 7EA01689 6026021, 2, 4
Keston — 1 centre
Keston Car Care Limited69 To 71 Croydon Road, BR2 8HU01689 8590164
London — 1 centre
Halfords Autocentre91-99 Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 4TJ02086 5989264
West Wickham — 1 centre
Ej Balaam And Son LimitedCorkscrew Hill Garage, Corkscrew Hill, BR4 9BA02087 7713354

Source: DVSA Active MOT test stations (Open Government Licence v3.0), release of 26 February 2026. Listing here means DVSA approves the station for the classes shown; it is not a recommendation, and we publish no per-garage pass rates. Some stations are sole traders, so an address may be a home address — we show it because DVSA publishes it as the approved test site. Run a test station and want your entry corrected or removed? Email [email protected] and we will act within 7 days.

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