BMW 5-Series MOT Results
Registered in 199363.1% pass rate
from 195 tests in 2020
(1.9% worse than other 1993 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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.
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20% fail on
Suspension
(78% worse than other 1993 cars)
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9.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% worse than other 1993 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(180% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (10 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.51% fail on Linkage
- 0.51% fail on Ball joint
- 3.6% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (20 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1993 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Springs
(87% worse than other 1993 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(140% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 1993 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(140% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.51% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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9.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
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13% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(7.2% better than other 1993 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Headlamps
(89% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp (82% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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3.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(33% worse than other 1993 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
(33% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators
-
3.6% fail on
Flashing type
(33% worse than other 1993 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(30% better than other 1993 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 1993 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (31% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(66% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(66% better than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(66% better than other 1993 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.51% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.51% fail on Horn
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5.6% fail on
Headlamps
(89% worse than other 1993 cars)
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9.2% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(7.2% better than other 1993 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Chassis
(110% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Chassis condition (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Exhaust system (3.9% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Fuel system
(120% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.51% fail on System
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1.0% fail on
Transmission
(60% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Drive shafts
(53% better than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Joints (52% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Drive shafts
(53% better than other 1993 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.51% fail on
Doors
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0.51% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.51% fail on Door condition
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0.51% fail on
Driver's door
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0.51% fail on
Cabs
- 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas
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3.1% fail on
Chassis
(110% worse than other 1993 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(22% worse than other 1993 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(32% worse than other 1993 cars)
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8.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(38% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.51% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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8.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(38% worse than other 1993 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.51% fail on Other leaks
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8.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(32% worse than other 1993 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Brakes
(36% better than other 1993 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (51% worse than other 1993 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
(65% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(48% better than other 1993 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(66% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(65% better than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(65% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Parking brake performance
(8.5% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
(5.2% better than other 1993 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.51% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
(5.2% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(48% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(41% better than other 1993 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.51% fail on Brake pads
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0.51% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.51% fail on Brake discs
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0.51% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.51% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.51% fail on Lever
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5.1% fail on
Visibility
(26% better than other 1993 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Washers (12% better than other 1993 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 1993 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Tyres
(77% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (9.1% worse than other 1993 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Steering
(17% better than other 1993 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(33% better than other 1993 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Track rod end
- 0.51% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 0.51% fail on Locking devices
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1.0% fail on
Steering gear
(32% better than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Power steering
(150% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Steering play
- 0.51% fail on Steering box
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1.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(33% better than other 1993 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(6.4% worse than other 1993 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Seat belts
(11% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (9.4% better than other 1993 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 1993 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Seat belts
(11% worse than other 1993 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(70% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Registration plates (71% worse than other 1993 cars)