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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2012
80.4% pass rate
from 1,015 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.1% fail on Suspension
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.0% fail on Springs
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.099% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.099% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.099% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.099% fail on Operation
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.099% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.099% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.099% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt
          • 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.69% fail on Mechanical brake components (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake linings and pads (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Brake pads (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.099% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic braking system (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.099% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Headlamp aim (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Headlamp aim (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.30% fail on Headlamps (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.099% fail on Horn
  • 1.9% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (16 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
  • 0.99% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.79% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.099% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.099% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.099% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.099% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.099% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.099% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.30% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.099% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.099% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.099% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.099% fail on Power steering
      • 0.099% fail on Operation
  • 0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.099% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.099% fail on Bracket
    • 0.099% fail on Undertray
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.099% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.099% fail on Condition
    • 0.099% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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