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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2005
65.2% pass rate
from 7,596 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Suspension arm (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (26% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (26% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (26% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.013% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Bellows (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.013% fail on Levelling valve
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.039% fail on Sub-frames (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.026% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (99% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 11% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance (48% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Cable
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.61% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.079% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp (23% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (31% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on All direction indicators (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.053% fail on Horn (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.18% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Steering (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Steering linkage components (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Power steering (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.079% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.066% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.013% fail on Window
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.013% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.96% fail on Compression ignition (31% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.013% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.066% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.066% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.079% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Joints
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.013% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.066% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on Tank
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other passenger's door (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.092% fail on Seats
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.039% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.039% fail on Integral vehicle structure (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (94% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Body (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
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