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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2009
73.0% pass rate
from 9,223 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.1% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joints (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension arm (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.043% fail on Other suspension component (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.033% fail on Sub-frames (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.098% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (20% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.054% fail on Electrical equipment (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Horn (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (21% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance (94% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (82% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Cable
        • 0.011% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Electronic stability control (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.011% fail on Pedal
    • 0.098% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 3.4% fail on Steering (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.043% fail on Power steering
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
      • 0.011% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.043% fail on Steering play
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.011% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.011% fail on Window
    • 0.098% fail on View to rear
      • 0.098% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Compression ignition (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.098% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Particulate filter (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Catalytic converter (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.033% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.087% fail on Fluid leaks (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Engine oil leaks (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.78% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.52% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pre-tensioners (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.011% fail on Tank
      • 0.011% fail on Pipe
    • 0.065% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.065% fail on Seats
      • 0.065% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.043% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.033% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.033% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.011% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.011% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.27% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
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