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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1999
60.9% pass rate
from 1,616 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (65% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.2% fail on Springs
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (45% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.062% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.062% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.062% fail on Bellows
  • 16% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (73% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (69% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (95% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (48% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 0.93% fail on Flexible brake hoses (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.062% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
      • 0.062% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.062% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.062% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.062% fail on Lever
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (46% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp levelling device (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.062% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (43% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.93% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.93% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
      • 0.062% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.062% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.062% fail on Switch
    • 0.062% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.062% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 6.3% fail on Washers (89% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.062% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.062% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.062% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.062% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Steering (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.062% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.062% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.062% fail on Other components
        • 0.062% fail on Steering component
      • 0.062% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.062% fail on Other components
    • 0.062% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.19% fail on Requirements
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (98% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Door condition (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Catch
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.062% fail on Tank
      • 0.062% fail on Hose
    • 0.74% fail on Chassis
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (92% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.062% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.062% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.062% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.062% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.062% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.062% fail on Bracket
    • 0.062% fail on Floor
    • 0.062% fail on Seats
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's seat
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.062% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.68% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment

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