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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2000
68.3% pass rate
from 420 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (98% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 3.1% fail on Springs
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.48% fail on Mounting (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.95% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.71% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.95% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.95% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.48% fail on Headlamps (88% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp (87% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.71% fail on View to rear
      • 0.71% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.95% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Tank (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.95% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Chassis
      • 0.48% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.48% fail on Doors
      • 0.48% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.24% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering box
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates

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