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BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2007
74.1% pass rate
from 1,373 tests in 2021
(39% 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.

  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (47% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.073% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.073% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.073% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.29% fail on Brake linings and pads (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Brake pads (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Rigid brake pipes (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.073% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.073% fail on Servos
    • 0.073% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.073% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.073% fail on Undertray
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.073% fail on Power steering
      • 0.073% fail on Operation
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (73% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Wipers (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on View to rear
      • 0.073% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.95% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.073% fail on Transmission
      • 0.073% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.073% fail on Joints
    • 0.073% fail on Seats
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.073% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.073% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.073% fail on Undertray
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment
    • 0.22% fail on Condition
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