MOT Results

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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1997
65.9% pass rate
from 270 tests in 2021
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 8.9% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.6% fail on Springs
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.74% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.74% fail on Macpherson strut (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.74% fail on Pedal
      • 0.37% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.74% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.3% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Tank (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Hose
      • 0.37% fail on Pipe
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
      • 0.37% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
    • 0.37% fail on Transmission
      • 0.37% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.37% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.37% fail on Undertray
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.37% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.74% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.74% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.74% fail on Intermediate drop arm (15 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.74% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pump
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment
  • 0.37% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.37% fail on Speedometer

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