BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2010
75.6% pass rate
from 611 tests in 2021
(33% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Tyres
    • 5.6% fail on Condition (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.16% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.16% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
  • 5.1% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.65% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (48% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.65% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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