BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1990
67.7% pass rate
from 96 tests in 2021
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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 6.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.2% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.1% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (14 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
  • 9.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
      • 1.0% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.1% fail on Seats
      • 2.1% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 5.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.1% fail on Steering box (33 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering
      • 1.0% fail on Operation
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.1% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates

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