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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.0% pass rate
from 15,399 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (15% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (12% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Springs (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.26% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (35 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Suspension unit (41 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Bellows (57 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Operation (31 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other components (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.0065% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0065% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0065% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (39% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (19% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.078% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0065% fail on Window
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0065% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (27% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (38% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (38% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.091% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.026% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0065% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.039% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0065% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0065% fail on Switch
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (17% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (17% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.63% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0065% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic stability control (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.032% fail on Parking brake control (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.032% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pedal
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
      • 0.0065% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.96% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.77% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Exhaust emissions (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0065% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0065% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0065% fail on Undertray
  • 0.62% fail on Steering (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0065% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.026% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Operation
    • 0.0065% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0065% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Flexible couplings (50 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.0065% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Doors (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0065% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0065% fail on Door condition
    • 0.026% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.013% fail on Chassis
      • 0.013% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0065% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0065% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0065% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0065% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0065% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0065% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0065% fail on Seats
      • 0.0065% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.0065% fail on Requirements
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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