BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1996
69.6% pass rate
from 224 tests in 2021
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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.89% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.3% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.45% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.89% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.89% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.45% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.45% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.45% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.45% fail on Airbags
      • 0.45% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.89% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear
      • 0.45% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.45% fail on Wipers
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Tank
      • 0.45% fail on Hose
      • 0.45% fail on Pipe
    • 0.89% fail on Doors
      • 0.89% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.89% fail on Door condition
    • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.45% fail on Seats
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.45% fail on Drag link end
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)

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