BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2011
78.2% pass rate
from 701 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 7.7% fail on Suspension (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 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
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 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)
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
  • 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)
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.00% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.14% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.57% fail on Brake performance (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 0.86% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
  • 0.14% fail on Steering
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end
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