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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2001
62.7% pass rate
from 2,555 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2001 cars)
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (40% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.078% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.039% fail on Mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.39% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.078% fail on Suspension rod (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.078% fail on Operation
      • 0.078% fail on Bellows (18 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (59% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (28% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (66% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.078% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.078% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.078% fail on Switch
    • 0.078% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.078% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.039% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.078% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (41% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.70% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums (58% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Cable
    • 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.078% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.078% fail on Parking brake control (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Lever (82% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Washers (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.078% fail on View to rear
      • 0.078% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Airbags
      • 0.039% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (32% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
      • 0.039% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
    • 0.078% fail on Steering play
      • 0.078% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.98% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.039% fail on Tank
      • 0.039% fail on Hose
      • 0.039% fail on System
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
      • 0.078% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
      • 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Chassis (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Chassis condition (73% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.078% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.039% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.078% fail on Panel
      • 0.039% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.078% fail on Cabs
      • 0.078% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (59% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.039% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.078% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.039% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.039% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.078% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Condition
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.039% fail on Anchorages

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