BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
88.8% pass rate
from 412 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.49% fail on Tread depth (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.49% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.73% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.97% fail on Brakes (72% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.49% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.24% fail on Brake linings
        • 0.24% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.24% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
  • 0.97% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.24% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on Condition
  • 0.49% fail on Visibility (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Washers
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