BMW 5-Series MOT Results
Registered in 200564.3% pass rate
from 10,391 tests in 2017
(21% 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.
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14% fail on
Suspension
(27% better than other 2005 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(50% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Linkage condition (67% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 0.048% fail on Condition
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3.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(15% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.048% fail on Attachment
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2.4% fail on
Coil springs
(53% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Location
- 0.56% fail on Front suspension joints (56% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Shock absorbers
(62% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Wheel bearings
(74% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Front (63% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Rear (82% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.26% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.13% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.13% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.11% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.019% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Drive shafts
(98% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Front drive shafts
(99% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Constant velocity joints (99% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.029% fail on Drive shafts
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0.029% fail on
Front drive shafts
(99% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Air suspension
(3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Operation
- 0.019% fail on Suspension unit (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Macpherson strut
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Sub-frames
(85% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0096% fail on Attachment
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0.0096% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.0096% fail on Operation
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0.0096% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.0096% fail on Condition
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0.0096% fail on
Axles
- 0.0096% fail on Stub axle
- 0.0096% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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8.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(50% worse than other 2005 cars)
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13% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(45% better than other 2005 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Position lamps
(49% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Front lamps (56% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Rear lamps (28% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.029% fail on All position lamps
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2.5% fail on
Headlamps
(43% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(100% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.058% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.048% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0096% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.019% fail on Matched pair
- 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp (65% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(35% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
(35% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Individual lamps (88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.058% fail on All direction indicators (82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Tell tales
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
(35% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(56% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Fog lamp (56% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Tell tale
- 0.13% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.096% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.029% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.019% fail on Switch
- 0.0096% fail on Lamp
- 0.0096% fail on Battery
- 0.0096% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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12% fail on
Brakes
(14% better than other 2005 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(55% worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Components
(52% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Pipes (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Hoses (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Servos
- 0.46% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Leaks
- 0.077% fail on Operation
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5.4% fail on
Components
(52% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Brake performance
(29% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.6% fail on Rear wheels (52% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Front wheels (72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.13% fail on Brake imbalance (70% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Gradient hand brake
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1.9% fail on
Hub components
(44% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Brake discs (40% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Brake back plates (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Brake calipers (69% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Brake linings
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake
(41% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.14% fail on ABS (84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Electronic stability system (62% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Service brake control components
(77% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Pedal
(77% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Condition
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0.038% fail on
Pedal
(77% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Mechanical components
(91% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Cable (90% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.0096% fail on
Full power hydraulic systems
- 0.0096% fail on Warning
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5.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(55% worse than other 2005 cars)
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10% fail on
Tyres
(16% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Tread depth
- 4.8% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Size/type
- 0.0096% fail on Valve stem
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5.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(110% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.2% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Drivers airbag (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Passengers airbag (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
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0.65% fail on
Seat belts
(39% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Requirements (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Attachment
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0.0096% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0096% fail on Anchorage's
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4.5% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Steering
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4.1% fail on
Steering system
(14% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Track rod end (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.067% fail on
Free play
- 0.067% fail on Steering rack
- 0.048% fail on Steering arm (65% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.0096% fail on
Other components
- 0.0096% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.038% fail on Locking devices
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0.019% fail on
Power steering
(95% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Pump
- 0.0096% fail on Other components
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0.0096% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0096% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0096% fail on Steering operation
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4.1% fail on
Steering system
(14% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(51% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Windscreen
- 0.16% fail on Mirrors
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(71% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Emissions (80% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Fuel system
(56% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Cap
- 0.077% fail on Tank
- 0.0096% fail on System
- 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (63% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Road Wheels
(150% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.94% fail on Registration plate
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0.36% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(74% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Seats
- 0.12% fail on Drivers
- 0.029% fail on Passengers
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0.096% fail on
Doors
(78% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Passengers other (75% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Drivers
- 0.019% fail on Passengers front (85% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Body condition (86% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Load security
- 0.0096% fail on Access panel
- 0.0096% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0096% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0096% fail on Speedometer
- 0.0096% fail on Body security
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0.14% fail on
Seats
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