BMW 6-Series MOT Results
Registered in 200776.9% pass rate
from 1,363 tests in 2017
(42% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.
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8.4% fail on
Tyres
- 6.2% fail on Condition (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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7.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(64% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Position lamps
(47% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Front lamps (33% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Rear lamps
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (65% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Headlamps
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.073% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.073% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.073% fail on Matched pair
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (76% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Direction indicators
(88% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Flashing type
(88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.073% fail on Individual lamps
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0.29% fail on
Flashing type
(88% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.22% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (97% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.073% fail on Lamp
- 0.073% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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3.0% fail on
Position lamps
(47% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Suspension
(68% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(45% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (42% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (57% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.73% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.44% fail on
Coil springs
(92% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Condition (91% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.22% fail on Rear
- 0.15% fail on Front
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0.37% fail on
Shock absorbers
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(45% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Brakes
(57% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Brake performance
(42% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.51% fail on Rear wheels (76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Front wheels (75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.073% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.073% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.1% fail on
Hub components
(66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Brake discs
- 0.073% fail on Brake calipers
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0.73% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.73% fail on Condition
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0.29% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.15% fail on
Components
(91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Hoses
- 0.073% fail on Servos
- 0.073% fail on Electronic stability system
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2.5% fail on
Brake performance
(42% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Steering
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2.9% fail on
Steering system
- 2.9% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Ball joint
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0.073% fail on
Power steering
- 0.073% fail on Electronic power steering
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2.9% fail on
Steering system
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2.3% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Wipers (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Windscreen
- 0.073% fail on Mirrors
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1.5% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.4% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.073% fail on Condition
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1.4% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(100% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.81% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
- 0.37% fail on Condition
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0.66% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.66% fail on Registration plate
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0.44% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Emissions (85% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.15% fail on Cap
- 0.073% fail on Exhaust system
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0.22% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Body condition
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0.073% fail on
Seats
- 0.073% fail on Drivers
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0.073% fail on
Load security
- 0.073% fail on Bootlid
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BMW 6 Series (2004 - 2011)
An entertaining car along an open road. The M6 is a phenomenal drive.