BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2009

77.3% pass rate

from 674 tests in 2021

(41% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

7.6% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2009 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.3% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.15% fail on Linkage
  - 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 1.5% fail on Springs (74% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.15% fail on Ball joint
6.4% fail on Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Condition
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth
4.3% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.89% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.89% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      - 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.30% fail on Rbt
      - 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.89% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.74% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.15% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.74% fail on Brake discs
- 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.45% fail on Lever
- 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.15% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.15% fail on Hand lever
- 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes
3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.74% fail on Headlamps (77% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.15% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.15% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
2.8% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers
- 0.89% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.15% fail on Windscreen
2.4% fail on Steering
- 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.2% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.15% fail on Ball joint
1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 0.15% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
1.0% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.89% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.59% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.45% fail on Registration plates
0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.15% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device