BMW 5-Series MOT Results
Registered in 198768.6% pass rate
from 169 tests in 2020
(5.8% worse than other 1987 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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(3.3% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
(31% better than other 1987 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(33% better than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
(33% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (26% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
(33% better than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(41% better than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(41% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(41% better than other 1987 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
(53% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 1987 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
(42% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (160% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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0.59% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.59% fail on Switch
- 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.59% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.59% fail on Battery(ies)
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14% fail on
Suspension
(51% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% worse than other 1987 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (16 times worse than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Ball joint
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1.2% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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1.2% fail on
Other suspension component
(150% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1987 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Springs
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0.59% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.59% fail on Mounting
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0.59% fail on
Coil springs
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0.59% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.59% fail on Ball joint
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8.3% fail on
Brakes
(14% better than other 1987 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Brake performance
(40% better than other 1987 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Service brake performance
(36% better than other 1987 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
(32% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
(32% better than other 1987 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(42% better than other 1987 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(37% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (37% better than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Service brake performance
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1.8% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(37% better than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.59% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.59% fail on
Rbt
- 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.59% fail on
Rbt
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1.8% fail on
Service brake performance
(36% better than other 1987 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses (6 times worse than other 1987 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(85% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pedal (140% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (14% better than other 1987 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.59% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.59% fail on Brake discs
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0.59% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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4.1% fail on
Brake performance
(40% better than other 1987 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(30% better than other 1987 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (62% worse than other 1987 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.59% fail on Pipe
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0.59% fail on
Transmission
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0.59% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.59% fail on Joints
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0.59% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.59% fail on
Seats
- 0.59% fail on Driver's seat
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5.3% fail on
Visibility
(24% better than other 1987 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Washers (19% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Wipers
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4.1% fail on
Steering
(5.4% better than other 1987 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
(44% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Track rod end (68% worse than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Drag link end
- 0.59% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.59% fail on
Power steering
- 0.59% fail on Rams
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3.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
(44% worse than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(56% better than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(51% better than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(46% better than other 1987 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (35% better than other 1987 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(46% better than other 1987 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks
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2.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(51% better than other 1987 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(34% better than other 1987 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(34% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (0.087% better than other 1987 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Condition
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
(34% better than other 1987 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Tyres
(19% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 1987 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.59% fail on Registration plates