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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2003
58.9% pass rate
from 6,353 tests in 2017
(15% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (10% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage condition
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment
      • 0.063% fail on Condition
      • 0.016% fail on Presence
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment
      • 0.031% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (23% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Condition (23% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Location
    • 0.80% fail on Tie bars/rods (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Front suspension joints (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Front (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Component mounting (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Subframe mounting (88% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.19% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.17% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.079% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Front drive shafts (98% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Constant velocity joints (99% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Couplings
      • 0.047% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.047% fail on Drive shafts
    • 0.094% fail on Torque/reaction arms (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid suspension
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.016% fail on Bonded suspension
      • 0.016% fail on Condition
    • 0.016% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance (18% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Parking brake performance (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Rear wheels
      • 0.69% fail on Front wheels (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake imbalance (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.9% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 6.5% fail on Components
        • 4.8% fail on Pipes
        • 2.0% fail on Hoses (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Cylinders
        • 0.016% fail on Servos
      • 0.52% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Operation
    • 2.3% fail on Hub components (30% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (31% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.031% fail on Brake back plates
      • 0.031% fail on Brake calipers (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.82% fail on ABS
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake (38% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability system (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Service brake control components (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Pedal (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Condition
        • 0.031% fail on Anti-slip (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.047% fail on Components
        • 0.031% fail on Servos
        • 0.016% fail on Hoses
    • 0.031% fail on Restricted movement (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
  • 16% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (40% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
        • 0.016% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.016% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Position lamps (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Front lamps (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Rear lamps (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on All position lamps
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (23% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (23% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual lamps (25% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.031% fail on Tell tales
    • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Fog lamp (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Switch
      • 0.031% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.39% fail on Horn
    • 0.20% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.063% fail on Hazard warning (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Lamp
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
      • 0.016% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 9.4% fail on Tyres
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.68% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
    • 0.079% fail on Valve stem
  • 6.4% fail on Driver's view of the road (30% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.4% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drivers airbag (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
    • 0.91% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Emissions (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Cap
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (74% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Steering (41% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Steering system (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end (42% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.11% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Free play
        • 0.047% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.031% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Other components
      • 0.047% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
      • 0.031% fail on Pump
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.2% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Doors
      • 0.55% fail on Passengers other (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Drivers
      • 0.031% fail on Passengers front
    • 0.38% fail on Body condition (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Vehicle structure (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Chassis (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Seats (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Drivers
      • 0.016% fail on Passengers
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mountings
    • 0.016% fail on Body security
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Bootlid
  • 0.90% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.88% fail on Road Wheels (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
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