MOT Results

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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1996
61.3% pass rate
from 403 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.25% fail on Mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.74% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.50% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.25% fail on Axles
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (14 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
    • 0.99% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.74% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.74% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.25% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.25% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Horn
      • 0.25% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.25% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 7.2% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pipe (9 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.99% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.99% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.99% fail on Chassis
      • 0.99% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.99% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
        • 0.25% fail on Catch
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.99% fail on Condition
      • 0.25% fail on Requirements
    • 0.25% fail on Airbags
      • 0.25% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.50% fail on Intermediate drop arm (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.25% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.25% fail on Components
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.25% fail on Steering box
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.99% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Road Wheels (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 0.99% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plates

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