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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2011
76.5% pass rate
from 1,016 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.098% fail on View to rear
      • 0.098% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.098% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.098% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.098% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.098% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.79% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Brake pads (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.098% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.098% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.098% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.3% fail on Road Wheels (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Attachment
  • 0.89% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.098% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.098% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.098% fail on Undertray
  • 0.49% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.098% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.098% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.098% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.098% fail on Transmission
      • 0.098% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.098% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.098% fail on Undertray
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.098% fail on Attachment
  • 0.20% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.098% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.098% fail on Electronic power steering
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