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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2016
87.9% pass rate
from 16,251 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (61% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.043% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0062% fail on Window
    • 0.031% fail on View to rear
      • 0.031% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.018% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0062% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.37% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (42% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.062% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.025% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0062% fail on Horn
    • 0.012% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0062% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0062% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads (45% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0062% fail on Cable
    • 0.23% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0062% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.080% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.031% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0062% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.037% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.031% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Parking brake control (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0062% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0062% fail on Brake fluid
  • 0.85% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Coil springs (64% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Coil spring (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.086% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0062% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.068% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (22 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Operation (24 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension unit (36 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Bellows (39 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition (46% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.043% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0062% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.098% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
    • 0.086% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0062% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0062% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.055% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.018% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
      • 0.0062% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0062% fail on Tank
      • 0.0062% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0062% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0062% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.018% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Steering arm
  • 0.0062% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0062% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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