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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2000
58.8% pass rate
from 1,907 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (22% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (88% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.0% fail on Springs
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (33% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.68% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.052% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.052% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.052% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.052% fail on Operation
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (80% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp levelling device (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.73% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.89% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (82% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.052% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.052% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.052% fail on Switch
    • 0.052% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.052% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance (26% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (55% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (36% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.052% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.79% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
      • 0.052% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Washers (89% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.052% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.052% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.052% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts (42% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Condition
      • 0.052% fail on Requirements
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (45% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (57% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.052% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.052% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Engine oil leaks (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Steering (32% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (45% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end (46% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.052% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Other components (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.052% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.052% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.052% fail on Steering play
      • 0.052% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.052% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.052% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.16% fail on Hose
      • 0.052% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.79% fail on Doors
      • 0.63% fail on Other passenger's door (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.052% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.052% fail on Door condition
    • 0.58% fail on Chassis
      • 0.58% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.31% fail on Cabs
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.052% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (96% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.052% fail on Joints
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.052% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.052% fail on Floor
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.052% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.052% fail on Speedometer

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