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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2006
65.5% pass rate
from 9,697 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (28% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms (21% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Suspension arm (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.093% fail on Other suspension component (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.072% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.021% fail on Bellows (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Sub-frames (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 10.0% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance (44% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.052% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums (38% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.052% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Cable (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Lever
        • 0.010% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.65% fail on Flexible brake hoses (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.041% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.021% fail on Servos
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.010% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
        • 0.031% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.010% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.010% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.041% fail on Power steering (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.052% fail on Requirements
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.021% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Particulate filter (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.010% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.86% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (94% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Emissions not tested (92% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.010% fail on NOx sensor
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Undertray
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.052% fail on Prop shafts (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.021% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Halfshafts (38 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Belts
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
      • 0.010% fail on System
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.021% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.082% fail on Undertray
    • 0.052% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.041% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.031% fail on Body (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Integral vehicle structure (96% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (96% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Load security
      • 0.010% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.010% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 1.4% fail on Road Wheels (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.010% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.010% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.010% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.010% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages
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