BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2017

88.4% pass rate

from 16,345 tests in 2021

(20% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

5.0% fail on Tyres (46% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Condition (88% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.043% fail on Size/type
1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.46% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.037% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.0061% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.073% fail on Headlamps (85% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  - 0.018% fail on Headlamp (96% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.037% fail on Position lamp
- 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.024% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.0061% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.0061% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.018% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0061% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.0061% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.0061% fail on Rear fog lamp
0.94% fail on Visibility (74% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Wipers (86% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.080% fail on Windscreen
- 0.024% fail on View to rear
  - 0.024% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0061% fail on Bonnet
0.80% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Mechanical brake components (76% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Brake linings and pads (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.28% fail on Brake pads (78% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.098% fail on Brake discs and drums (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.098% fail on Brake discs (71% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0061% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.0061% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.0061% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0061% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.037% fail on Rbt
      - 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.031% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.031% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.098% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.098% fail on Electronic parking brake (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.098% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.049% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.043% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.024% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.024% fail on Pedal
- 0.0061% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.0061% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.0061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.0061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
0.68% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Attachment
0.60% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.56% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.33% fail on Compression ignition (54% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.0061% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.23% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.018% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Noise suppression (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Undertray (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.42% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.061% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Linkage
  - 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.0061% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.0061% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.0061% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.024% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.024% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.012% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 0.0061% fail on Suspension unit
  - 0.0061% fail on Bellows
0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle (94% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Registration plates (94% worse than other 2017 cars)
0.27% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.20% fail on Transmission (98% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (90% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Joints (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0061% fail on Flexible couplings
  - 0.024% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.018% fail on Flexible couplings (31 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0061% fail on Joints
- 0.024% fail on Doors
  - 0.018% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.018% fail on Door condition
  - 0.0061% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.0061% fail on Door condition
- 0.012% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.012% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.012% fail on Body
  - 0.012% fail on Other body component
- 0.012% fail on Undertray
- 0.0061% fail on Exhaust system
0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.086% fail on Condition
  - 0.012% fail on Requirements
- 0.031% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2017 cars)
0.024% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0061% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.0061% fail on Other components
    - 0.0061% fail on Steering component
  - 0.0061% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0061% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.0061% fail on Operation
  - 0.0061% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0061% fail on Power steering
  - 0.0061% fail on Other components