BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
87.7% pass rate
from 570 tests in 2021
(52% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.88% fail on Wipers
  • 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)
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.18% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.18% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter
  • 0.70% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators
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