BMW 5-Series MOT Results
Registered in 200871.1% pass rate
from 9,883 tests in 2020
(29% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.
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10% fail on
Suspension
(29% better than other 2008 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(69% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Linkage (50% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes (49% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar (19% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Springs
(60% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Coil springs
(60% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Coil spring (60% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Mounting
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0.010% fail on
Bonded suspension units
- 0.010% fail on Bonded suspension unit
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1.9% fail on
Coil springs
(60% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(65% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Pins and bushes (64% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Suspension unit (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Bellows (22 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Accumulator
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0.091% fail on
Other suspension component
(70% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.081% fail on
Suspension rods
(36% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.010% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
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6.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(69% worse than other 2008 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(45% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
(33% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device (57% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(33% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (67% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(19% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
(19% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on All direction indicators (79% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
(19% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(28% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(27% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(27% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Position lamps
(26% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Position lamp (29% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on All position lamps
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0.071% fail on
Electrical equipment
(89% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Horn (84% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.010% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.010% fail on Switch
- 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.010% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.010% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
(33% better than other 2008 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Tyres
(1.6% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth (5.6% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Size/type (43% better than other 2008 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Brakes
(53% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Brake performance
(53% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(20% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (17% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.38% fail on
Parking brake performance
(61% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Rbt
(63% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (17% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Plate brake tester
(27% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.010% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.35% fail on
Rbt
(63% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Service brake performance
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Rbt
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Rbt
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.081% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(87% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.081% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance (94% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.081% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Brake performance not tested (67% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(20% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Brake linings (5.5% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(62% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Cable
- 0.010% fail on Lever
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0.99% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Parking brake control
(60% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Lever (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.22% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(71% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Electronic braking system (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Electronic stability control (82% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(50% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Hand lever (32% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Pedal (79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (6.7% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.051% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(64% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Servos (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.051% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(88% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (84% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(6.4% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Other components (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Brake performance
(53% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Visibility
(52% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Bonnet (16% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Condition of glass
(7.5% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Windscreen (9.6% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Driver's view (46% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.061% fail on
View to rear
(69% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Mirrors (69% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Steering
(1.7% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(21% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Track rod end (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Ball joint (23% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Drag link end
- 0.010% fail on Steering arm
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0.081% fail on
Steering gear
(78% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Power steering
(67% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Other components (57% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Operation
- 0.010% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.010% fail on Rams
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0.020% fail on
Steering play
(74% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering (42% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(21% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(60% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(61% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Compression ignition
(14% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.45% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (5.5% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (28% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (24% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Emission control equipment
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Particulate filter (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.53% fail on
Spark ignition
(84% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Emission control equipment
(43% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Particulate filter
- 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.4% fail on
Compression ignition
(14% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Fluid leaks
(23% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks (15% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Other leaks
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(61% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(9.1% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (7.6% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Seat belts
(23% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Condition (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Attachment
- 0.010% fail on Requirements
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0.010% fail on
Airbags
- 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Fuel system
(32% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (6.3% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Tank (16% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Transmission
(96% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Drive shafts
(96% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Drive shaft (2.8% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.11% fail on
Drive shafts
(96% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Seats
(1.4% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Driver's seat (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat (38% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Undertray (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Body
(78% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Other body component (79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Panel
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0.030% fail on
Doors
(91% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Other passenger's door
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Door condition (86% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.010% fail on Door condition
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0.020% fail on
Other passenger's door
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Bumpers (86% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Boot lid
(27% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition (12% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Load security
- 0.010% fail on Tailgate
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0.93% fail on
Road Wheels
(82% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Attachment (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Hubs
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0.59% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(15% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Registration plates (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Seat belt installation check
(140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Anchorages
- 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.010% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.010% fail on Speedometer
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