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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2008
73.5% pass rate
from 10,820 tests in 2017
(28% 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.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Position lamps (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Front lamps (13% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear lamps (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on All position lamps
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (16% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.037% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
        • 0.0092% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.018% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Individual lamps (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on All direction indicators (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.41% fail on Fog lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.055% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.0092% fail on Battery
    • 0.0092% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0092% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0092% fail on Switch
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
    • 0.065% fail on Valve stem
  • 6.4% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage condition (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Condition
      • 0.0092% fail on Attachment
    • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Location
    • 0.81% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Front (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front suspension joints (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.092% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.037% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.0092% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.0092% fail on Front drive shafts
        • 0.0092% fail on Constant velocity joints
    • 0.028% fail on Air suspension (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension unit (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Bellows
    • 0.028% fail on Trailing arms (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0092% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.0092% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.0092% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0092% fail on Condition
    • 0.0092% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0092% fail on Condition
  • 4.6% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Rear wheels (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Front wheels (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Brake imbalance (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Hub components (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.0092% fail on Brake back plates
    • 0.88% fail on Parking brake (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic systems (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Components (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Hoses
        • 0.083% fail on Pipes (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Operation
      • 0.0092% fail on Leaks
    • 0.15% fail on ABS (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Electronic stability system (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Additional braking devices (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Service brake control components (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pedal (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Anti-slip (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Condition
    • 0.018% fail on Restricted movement (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0092% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.0092% fail on Cable
    • 0.0092% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0092% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 3.0% fail on Driver's view of the road (48% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.092% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering system (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Free play
        • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0092% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0092% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.065% fail on Power steering
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
      • 0.0092% fail on Electronic power steering
      • 0.0092% fail on Pump
    • 0.037% fail on Steering control
      • 0.037% fail on Steering lock (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.94% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 0.50% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
    • 0.46% fail on Supplementary restraint systems
      • 0.43% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
      • 0.037% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0092% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
  • 0.91% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.75% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.58% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Emissions (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Cap
      • 0.037% fail on System
      • 0.0092% fail on Hose
    • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Body condition (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Doors (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Passengers other (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Drivers
    • 0.037% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Drivers
      • 0.0092% fail on Passengers
    • 0.028% fail on Load security
      • 0.018% fail on Access panel
      • 0.0092% fail on Bootlid
    • 0.0092% fail on Engine mountings
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