BMW 6-Series MOT Results
Registered in 201178.2% pass rate
from 701 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.
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7.7% fail on
Suspension
(31% better than other 2011 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Springs
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5.6% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.6% fail on Coil spring
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5.6% fail on
Coil springs
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1.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(49% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Ball joint
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.29% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.29% fail on Ball joint
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0.14% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
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5.6% fail on
Springs
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6.6% fail on
Tyres
- 5.3% fail on Condition (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth (52% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Visibility
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
- 1.7% fail on Washers
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0.14% fail on
View to rear
- 0.14% fail on Mirrors
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2.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(78% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Headlamp aim
(68% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim (65% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Direction indicators
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Flashing type
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
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0.29% fail on
Flashing type
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Road Wheels
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.00% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.00% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Brakes
(75% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(60% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.00% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.00% fail on Brake pads
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0.14% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.14% fail on Brake discs
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1.00% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.57% fail on
Brake performance
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Service brake performance
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Rbt
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Rbt
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.29% fail on
Service brake performance
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.14% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(60% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(70% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.14% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.71% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.14% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.71% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(70% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.71% fail on Registration plates
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0.57% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.29% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(91% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Exhaust system
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0.14% fail on
Body
- 0.14% fail on Other body component
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0.14% fail on
Steering
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0.14% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.14% fail on Track rod end
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0.14% fail on
Steering linkage components
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