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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1994
63.4% pass rate
from 273 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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.37% fail on Pipes
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.73% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.73% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.73% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.73% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.73% fail on Tank
      • 0.73% fail on Pipe
      • 0.37% fail on Hose
    • 1.1% fail on Body
      • 1.1% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Body condition
    • 0.37% fail on Transmission
      • 0.37% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.37% fail on Joints
    • 0.37% fail on Seats
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.37% fail on Cabs
      • 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.37% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.6% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.73% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.37% fail on Other components
        • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Operation
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.73% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment

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