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BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
76.7% pass rate
from 300 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.33% fail on Stop lamp
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (63% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Springs
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.33% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.67% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.67% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.33% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.33% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.67% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 1.0% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Chassis
      • 0.33% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.33% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates

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