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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2002
61.8% pass rate
from 3,531 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2002 cars)
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (27% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.057% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (23% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.57% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.057% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pedal (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Hand lever (78% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.085% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Other components
  • 15% fail on Suspension (12% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (81% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (90% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (31% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (29% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (31% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension rods (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.20% fail on Sub-frames (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension unit (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
      • 0.028% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (66% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (35% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.085% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Individual direction indicators (42% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.028% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.028% fail on Arm
    • 0.99% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.028% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.028% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.057% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.028% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.085% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.028% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.028% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.028% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Washers (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (46% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (48% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.085% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.057% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.057% fail on Steering play
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Doors
      • 0.82% fail on Other passenger's door (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.057% fail on Tank
      • 0.057% fail on Hose
      • 0.028% fail on System
    • 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (52% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Chassis
      • 0.37% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.085% fail on Other body component
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.057% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.028% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.028% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.085% fail on Seats
      • 0.085% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.057% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Floor
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.82% fail on Condition
      • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas (44% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Requirements
    • 0.028% fail on Airbags
      • 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (82% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (66% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.68% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.085% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment (91% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates

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