BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results
Registered in 201387.7% pass rate
from 570 tests in 2021
(52% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.
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5.4% fail on
Suspension
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5.1% fail on
Springs
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5.1% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.1% fail on Coil spring
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5.1% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.18% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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5.1% fail on
Springs
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2.8% fail on
Tyres
(45% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Condition
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth
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1.9% fail on
Visibility
(54% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers
- 0.88% fail on Wipers
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1.2% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Brakes
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Brake performance
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0.70% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.70% fail on
Rbt
- 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
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0.70% fail on
Rbt
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0.70% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.18% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.18% fail on Valves
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0.18% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.18% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.18% fail on Brake pads
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0.18% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.18% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.70% fail on
Brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.18% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.18% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.18% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.18% fail on
Emission control equipment
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.70% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Headlamp aim
(84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim (83% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.18% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.18% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.18% fail on
Flashing type
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0.35% fail on
Headlamp aim
(84% better than other 2013 cars)
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BMW M5 (2011 - 2017)
Immense twin-turbo 560PS V8 engine has more power than outgoing M5 yet improved economy. Thunderous performance. Huge amounts of grip and excellent brakes.