BMW 5-Series MOT Results
Registered in 201588.0% pass rate
from 17,307 tests in 2020
(34% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.
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5.5% fail on
Tyres
(28% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Condition (51% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth (12% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Size/type (17% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Visibility
(62% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Washers (9.5% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Wipers (83% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Condition of glass
(18% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Windscreen (17% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Driver's view (38% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.029% fail on
View to rear
(36% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Mirrors (34% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Bonnet
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1.5% fail on
Brakes
(55% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(50% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(48% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Brake pads (47% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(63% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Brake drums
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1.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(48% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Brake performance
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Service brake performance
(76% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
(77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0058% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0058% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.11% fail on
Rbt
(77% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(56% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(53% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(53% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Brake performance not tested (32% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Parking brake performance
(89% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Rbt
(89% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (1.8% worse than other 2015 cars)
-
0.012% fail on
Rbt
(89% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Service brake performance
(76% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.040% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(54% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Electronic stability control (61% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.029% fail on
Parking brake control
(76% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Electronic parking brake (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Other components (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Additional braking device
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0.0058% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0058% fail on Leaks
- 0.0058% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.0058% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.0058% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(50% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(70% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Headlamp aim
(63% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Headlamp aim (61% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Headlamps
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.10% fail on
Direction indicators
(70% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Flashing type
(70% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (66% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on All direction indicators (68% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.10% fail on
Flashing type
(70% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(65% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(65% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Switch
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0.075% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(65% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Rear reflectors (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (95% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Electrical equipment
(82% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Horn (88% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0058% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.0058% fail on Position lamp
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0.59% fail on
Headlamp aim
(63% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.83% fail on
Suspension
(65% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Springs
(72% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Coil springs
(72% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Coil springs
(72% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Suspension arms
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (36% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover (27% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Bellows (41 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Operation (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Suspension unit (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0058% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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0.017% fail on
Sub-frames
(120% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.0058% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.0058% fail on Other suspension component
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0.33% fail on
Springs
(72% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Road Wheels
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(67% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Registration plates (68% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(65% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(66% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Compression ignition
(47% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (70% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested (5.3% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (23% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Spark ignition
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0058% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0058% fail on Particulate filter
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0.18% fail on
Compression ignition
(47% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Noise suppression
(150% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.0058% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.0058% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.27% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(66% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(46% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Seat belts
(43% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Condition (44% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Requirements
- 0.069% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Seat belts
(43% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Steering
(55% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Steering linkage components
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Track rod end (60% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint (7.6% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Steering arm
- 0.0058% fail on Locking devices
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0.023% fail on
Steering gear
(35% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Steering rack (32% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Steering linkage components
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Transmission
(96% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0058% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.0058% fail on Joints
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0.0058% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.0058% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.0058% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.012% fail on
Body
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Panel
- 0.0058% fail on Other body component
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0.012% fail on
Boot lid
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0058% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.012% fail on Undertray (3.8% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.0058% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.0058% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0058% fail on Bumpers
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0.0058% fail on
Doors
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0.0058% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0058% fail on Door condition
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0.0058% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0058% fail on Door condition
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0.0058% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.0058% fail on
Seats
- 0.0058% fail on Driver's seat
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