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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1999
70.2% pass rate
from 382 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 1999 cars)
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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Springs
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.79% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.52% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.26% fail on Pipes
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.79% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.52% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.52% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Tank (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.79% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.79% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.26% fail on Cabs
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
      • 0.26% fail on Requirements
    • 2.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.79% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.26% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.26% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering
      • 0.52% fail on Operation
      • 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.26% fail on Pump
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment

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