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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2011
72.0% pass rate
from 14,225 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Springs (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Coil springs (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Coil spring (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension arm (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0070% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Bellows (36 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Operation (18 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension unit (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Accumulator
      • 0.0070% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0070% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0070% fail on Axles
      • 0.0070% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0070% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.24% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Horn (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.070% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.035% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Position lamps (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0070% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0070% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on View to rear
      • 0.091% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0070% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Brake drums (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Brake performance (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0070% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (93% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Hand lever (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0070% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition (27% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 0.60% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0070% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0070% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Requirements
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Exhaust system (94% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.035% fail on Flexible couplings (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0070% fail on Joints
      • 0.014% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Halfshafts
      • 0.0070% fail on Chains
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0070% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.042% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Tank
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.014% fail on Doors (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0070% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0070% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0070% fail on Body
      • 0.0070% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0070% fail on Load security
      • 0.0070% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0070% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0070% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0070% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0070% fail on Undertray
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