BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
87.5% pass rate
from 512 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.7% fail on Springs
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.78% fail on Tread depth (69% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.98% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.98% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.59% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.39% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on Wipers
  • 0.98% fail on Brakes (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Mechanical brake components (76% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.20% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.39% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
  • 0.39% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Drive shaft
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
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