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BMW 5-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2018
86.9% pass rate
from 21,473 tests in 2021
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators (89% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type (89% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.075% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0047% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.037% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.023% fail on Front fog lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0047% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0047% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0047% fail on Horn
    • 0.0093% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0047% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0047% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0047% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0047% fail on Switch
    • 0.0047% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0047% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0047% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Window
    • 0.014% fail on View to rear
      • 0.014% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Attachment
  • 0.48% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0047% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.047% fail on Rbt
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0047% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Mechanical brake components (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Brake pads (83% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.028% fail on Brake discs and drums (84% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake discs (84% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.093% fail on Electronic parking brake (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0093% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0093% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0047% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0047% fail on Pedal
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle (79% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates (77% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.41% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition (77% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0093% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.023% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0047% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0047% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.20% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.070% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0093% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0093% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0047% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.061% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.051% fail on Transmission
      • 0.033% fail on Prop shafts (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Flexible couplings (87 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.019% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
    • 0.037% fail on Body
      • 0.019% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other body component
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.019% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0047% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0047% fail on Door condition
    • 0.019% fail on Seats
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0093% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0047% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.037% fail on Steering
    • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.014% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.0093% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0093% fail on Operation (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0047% fail on Operation
    • 0.0047% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0047% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0047% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0047% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0047% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0047% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0047% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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