BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1988

67.6% pass rate

from 105 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Suspension
- 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (7 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (36 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Linkage (25 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes
- 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.95% fail on Ball joint
- 5.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.95% fail on Axles
  - 0.95% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.95% fail on Springs
  - 0.95% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.95% fail on Coil spring
- 0.95% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.95% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.95% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.95% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.95% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.8% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.8% fail on Headlamp
- 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.95% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.95% fail on Switch
- 0.95% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
9.5% fail on Visibility
- 7.6% fail on Washers
- 3.8% fail on Wipers
8.6% fail on Brakes
- 6.7% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.8% fail on Rbt
      - 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.9% fail on Rbt
      - 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.95% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.95% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.95% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.95% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.95% fail on Brake pads
7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.9% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.95% fail on Hose
  - 0.95% fail on Pipe
- 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.95% fail on Transmission
  - 0.95% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.95% fail on Joints
- 0.95% fail on Doors
  - 0.95% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.95% fail on Door condition
- 0.95% fail on Floor
3.8% fail on Steering
- 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.9% fail on Intermediate drop arm (33 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  - 0.95% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.95% fail on Track rod end
3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.95% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.95% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.95% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.95% fail on Prescribed areas
0.95% fail on Tyres
- 0.95% fail on Size/type