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BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2008
76.5% pass rate
from 1,248 tests in 2021
(42% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.080% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.080% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 4.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.080% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.080% fail on View to rear
      • 0.080% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
      • 0.080% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.080% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.080% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.080% fail on Condition
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.080% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.080% fail on Transmission
      • 0.080% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.080% fail on Flexible couplings
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