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BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2004
68.8% pass rate
from 1,429 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.070% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage
    • 4.8% fail on Springs
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other components (77 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Pipes
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.070% fail on Leaks
      • 0.070% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.070% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
    • 0.070% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.42% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.070% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.070% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.070% fail on Position lamp
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (49% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.070% fail on Undertray
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.070% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Operation
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
    • 0.35% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering coupling (16 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Universal joint (19 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.84% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
  • 0.56% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.070% fail on Hose
      • 0.070% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.070% fail on Seats
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's seat
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