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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2003
62.9% pass rate
from 3,918 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.077% fail on Suspension arm (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.89% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Sub-frames (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.13% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Bellows
      • 0.026% fail on Levelling valve
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.43% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.051% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.077% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (32% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.026% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.69% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.051% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.077% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.077% fail on Switch
    • 0.077% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.077% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Washers (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
      • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Requirements
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment
      • 0.026% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components (26% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Steering box
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.051% fail on Power steering (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Rams
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.051% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.51% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.077% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.077% fail on Undertray
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.23% fail on Pipe (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Tank
    • 0.56% fail on Doors
      • 0.54% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Flexible couplings (22 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
      • 0.051% fail on Other body component
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.051% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.077% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.051% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.026% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.077% fail on Undertray
    • 0.051% fail on Cabs
      • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
  • 0.026% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.026% fail on Speedometer
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