BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1985
73.3% pass rate
from 75 tests in 2021
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 1985 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension rods
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Bumpers
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.3% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Size/type
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering
      • 1.3% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas

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