Bsa Bantom Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bsa Bantom reliable? We analysed 350 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.
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The Bsa Bantom is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include horn not working, position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on and shock absorber insecurely mounted. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bsa Bantom.
Bsa Bantom Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bsa Bantom. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bsa Bantom Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Bsa Bantom fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Bsa Bantom Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bsa Bantom owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
How Long Does a Bsa Bantom Last?
Based on 102 Bsa Bantom vehicles on UK roads.
Bsa Bantom Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bsa Bantom MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Bsa Bantom Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bsa Bantom THIS CAR | 91.4% | 350 | 12,099 mi | — yrs |
| Bsa A10 | 92.2% | 10,105 | 12,338 mi | 74 yrs |
| Bsa Bantam | 89.9% | 7,723 | 13,212 mi | 77 yrs |
| Bsa C15 | 90.2% | 6,096 | 14,541 mi | 67 yrs |
| Kia Ceed Gt-line CRDI Isg MHEV | 87.1% | 497 | 39,428 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Bsa A10 (92.2% pass rate) and the Bsa Bantam (89.9% pass rate), the Bsa Bantom sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Bsa Bantom has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.4% across 350 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Bsa Bantom are horn not working (4 recorded failures), position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (4), and shock absorber insecurely mounted (3). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Bsa Bantom owner drives around 49 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.