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BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
85.0% pass rate
from 359 tests in 2021
(48% 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 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.84% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Emission control equipment (123 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.84% fail on Catalytic converter (218 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.56% fail on Brake performance (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Washers
    • 0.28% fail on Wipers
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
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