BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
81.2% pass rate
from 260 tests in 2021
(58% better than other 2007 cars)
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.77% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.77% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.77% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Wipers
    • 0.77% fail on Washers
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Airbags
      • 0.38% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.38% fail on Doors
      • 0.38% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition

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