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BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2006
69.9% pass rate
from 1,680 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.9% fail on Suspension (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.060% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.060% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (92% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.83% fail on Mechanical brake components (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.060% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.060% fail on Valves
    • 0.060% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
    • 0.060% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.060% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.65% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.12% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.060% fail on Airbags
      • 0.060% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Attachment
    • 0.54% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.83% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.060% fail on Transmission
      • 0.060% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.060% fail on Joints
    • 0.060% fail on Doors
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
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