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BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2005
67.5% pass rate
from 1,561 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.064% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.83% fail on Lever
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.064% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.064% fail on Leaks
    • 0.064% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 7.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.064% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.064% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.064% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.064% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.064% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.064% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.064% fail on View to rear
      • 0.064% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.83% fail on Catalyst emissions (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.064% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.064% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.064% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.83% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.77% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.064% fail on Condition
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.064% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.064% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.96% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.77% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
  • 0.70% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.064% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.064% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.064% fail on Undertray
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