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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1987
67.2% pass rate
from 204 tests in 2020
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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.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.0% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.5% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.98% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.98% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.98% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.49% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.49% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Suspension (60% worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.49% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Mounting
      • 0.49% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (10 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.98% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.98% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.98% fail on Lever
    • 0.98% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.49% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.49% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.49% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.98% fail on Chassis
      • 0.98% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.98% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.49% fail on Hose
      • 0.49% fail on Pipe
    • 0.98% fail on Transmission
      • 0.98% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.98% fail on Joints
    • 0.49% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.49% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.49% fail on Body
      • 0.49% fail on Panel
    • 0.49% fail on Seats
      • 0.49% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.49% fail on Cabs
      • 0.49% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.98% fail on Driver's view (4 times worse than other 1987 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Drag link end
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.49% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.49% fail on Other components
        • 0.49% fail on Steering linkage
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.49% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.98% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.98% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.98% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment

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