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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2015
86.0% pass rate
from 17,615 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.023% fail on View to rear
      • 0.023% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.023% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0057% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt (93% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Parking brake control (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0057% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.023% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0057% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0057% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.0057% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0057% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0057% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0057% fail on Other components
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Rear reflectors (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.040% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.028% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0057% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0057% fail on Switch
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Springs (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Coil springs (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Coil spring (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0057% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0057% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0057% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.091% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (18 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Operation (22 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Bellows (37 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Suspension unit (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0057% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0057% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0057% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0057% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.88% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle (48% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates (49% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (48% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.040% fail on Spark ignition (94% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.028% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0057% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (40% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (67% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.023% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Joints
    • 0.017% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.011% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0057% fail on Panel
    • 0.011% fail on Exhaust system (96% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Fuel system (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0057% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0057% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0057% fail on Doors
      • 0.0057% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0057% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0057% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0057% fail on Undertray
  • 0.0057% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0057% fail on Speedometer
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