BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2015
87.7% pass rate
from 803 tests in 2021
(42% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
  • 2.1% fail on Road Wheels (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (25 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.62% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.62% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 1.4% fail on Suspension (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (53 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.12% fail on Springs
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.25% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket
    • 0.12% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition
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  • BMW 7 Series (2009 - 2016)
    High quality luxurious interior. Huge amounts of space in the back. Long wheelbase versions available. Efficient Dynamics means good economy and low CO2.

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