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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1993
65.4% pass rate
from 217 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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (49% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (10 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (23 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.7% fail on Position lamps
      • 3.7% fail on Position lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.92% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.92% fail on Air and vacuum systems (12 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Servos (18 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.46% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.46% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Pipe
      • 0.46% fail on Hose
      • 0.46% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Chassis
      • 0.46% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.46% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.46% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.46% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.92% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.92% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.92% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.92% fail on Other leaks (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.46% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.46% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.46% fail on View to rear
      • 0.46% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.46% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering
      • 0.46% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.46% fail on Steering play
      • 0.46% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates

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