BMW 6-Series MOT Results
Registered in 200977.3% 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.
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7.6% fail on
Suspension
(48% better than other 2009 cars)
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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
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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
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1.5% fail on
Springs
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.15% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
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3.7% fail on
Suspension arms
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6.4% fail on
Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Condition
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth
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4.3% fail on
Brakes
(51% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.89% fail on
Service brake performance
(64% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Rbt
(63% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
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0.89% fail on
Rbt
(63% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.30% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
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0.30% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.30% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.30% fail on
Rbt
- 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.30% fail on
Rbt
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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1.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.89% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.74% fail on Brake pads
- 0.15% fail on Brake linings
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0.74% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.74% fail on Brake discs
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0.89% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.45% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.45% fail on Lever
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0.30% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.15% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.15% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.15% fail on Hand lever
- 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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2.8% fail on
Brake performance
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3.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.74% fail on
Headlamps
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.59% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.59% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Stop lamp
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0.15% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.15% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.15% fail on
Flashing type
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
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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)
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0.15% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.15% fail on Windscreen
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2.4% fail on
Steering
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2.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 2.2% fail on Track rod end
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
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2.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
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1.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(70% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(68% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.15% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(68% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.89% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
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0.59% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.59% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.45% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.45% fail on Registration plates
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0.15% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.15% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.15% fail on
Fuel system
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BMW 6 Series (2004 - 2011)
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