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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1998
59.4% pass rate
from 1,252 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms (71% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (35% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (67% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.080% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
  • 15% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (50% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.80% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.40% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.080% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.080% fail on Lever
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.080% fail on Valves
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.080% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.080% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim (70% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim (74% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.88% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.080% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.080% fail on Switch
    • 0.80% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
      • 0.080% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.080% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.080% fail on Switch
    • 0.080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.080% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Requirements
    • 0.080% fail on Airbags
      • 0.080% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Washers (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (37% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.080% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.080% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.40% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.32% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.080% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.080% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.80% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.080% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.080% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
      • 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.80% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Pipe
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.080% fail on Tank
      • 0.080% fail on System
    • 0.64% fail on Chassis
      • 0.64% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.24% fail on Floor
    • 0.24% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Boot lid condition (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (94% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.080% fail on Undertray
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.080% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
      • 0.080% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.080% fail on Rams
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment

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