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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2014
82.4% pass rate
from 16,949 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.041% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (17% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on View to rear
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0059% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0059% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.7% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (23% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (23% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (23% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint (98% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (29 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Bellows (47 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Suspension unit (24 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Operation (25 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other components (39 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.089% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.0059% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0059% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums (64% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.53% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt (93% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0059% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.024% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.089% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic stability control (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Parking brake control (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0059% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0059% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0059% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0059% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Headlamp aim (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type (55% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Electrical equipment (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Horn (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.030% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0059% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0059% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Steering linkage components (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Track rod end (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0059% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0059% fail on Operation
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.92% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition (33% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.059% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (75% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.21% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0059% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0059% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0059% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Flexible couplings (26 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Joints
      • 0.0059% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.041% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Fuel system (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.012% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0059% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0059% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0059% fail on Door condition
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.0059% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0059% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0059% fail on Body
      • 0.0059% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0059% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0059% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0059% fail on Undertray
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0059% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0059% fail on Speedometer
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