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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2004
61.8% pass rate
from 5,342 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Ball joint (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Springs
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.037% fail on Mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.019% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers (40% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Suspension rods (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.019% fail on Bellows
      • 0.019% fail on Levelling valve
      • 0.019% fail on Pipes
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.075% fail on Sub-frames (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance (45% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.019% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.019% fail on Cable
    • 0.75% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.094% fail on Pedal
    • 0.075% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.037% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Servos
    • 0.019% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.019% fail on Servos
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (18% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp (16% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.037% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.019% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.019% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.019% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Seat belts (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.056% fail on Requirements
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment
      • 0.019% fail on Load limiters
      • 0.019% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.22% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.075% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Steering linkage (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.64% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.075% fail on Operation
      • 0.037% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.019% fail on Rams
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.056% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.056% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.77% fail on Fluid leaks (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Engine oil leaks (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.056% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.056% fail on Undertray
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Flexible couplings (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.037% fail on Pipe
      • 0.019% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Hose
    • 0.22% fail on Doors (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.075% fail on Body (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Panel
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
    • 0.075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.056% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.019% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.056% fail on Integral vehicle structure (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (93% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Chassis
      • 0.019% fail on Chassis condition
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.075% fail on Seat belt installation check (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Anchorages (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.019% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.019% fail on Speedometer
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