BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
80.7% pass rate
from 109 tests in 2021
(51% better than other 1999 cars)
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Suspension
    • 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.92% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.92% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.92% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.92% fail on View to rear
      • 0.92% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Doors
      • 1.8% fail on Front passenger's door (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.92% fail on Chassis
      • 0.92% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.92% fail on Cabs
      • 0.92% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.92% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.92% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.92% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 0.92% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.92% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.92% fail on Power steering
      • 0.92% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 0.92% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.92% fail on Condition

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