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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2010
73.5% pass rate
from 11,944 tests in 2020
(24% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joints (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0084% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Bellows (89 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Suspension unit (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Accumulator
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.025% fail on Wheel bearings (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0084% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.0084% fail on Axles
      • 0.0084% fail on Axle
    • 0.0084% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.80% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.033% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0084% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0084% fail on Switch
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (13% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type (59% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0084% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (20% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.092% fail on View to rear
      • 0.092% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.059% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (25% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.017% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Cable
        • 0.0084% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.62% fail on Brake performance (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0084% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0084% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.050% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.042% fail on Lever (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic stability control (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.084% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.033% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Hand lever (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 1.5% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Steering linkage components (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Track rod end (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0084% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0084% fail on Other components
        • 0.0084% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0084% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.092% fail on Steering play (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0084% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.94% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition (56% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0084% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0084% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.32% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Fluid leaks (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0084% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.41% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.0084% fail on Requirements
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0084% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Doors (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0084% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0084% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0084% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0084% fail on Door condition
    • 0.042% fail on Transmission (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0084% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.017% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Fuel system (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Tank
      • 0.0084% fail on System
    • 0.033% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0084% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0084% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0084% fail on Load security
      • 0.0084% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0084% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0084% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0084% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0084% fail on Undertray
  • 0.0084% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0084% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0084% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0084% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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