BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2012

79.1% pass rate

from 1,753 tests in 2021

(33% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

6.2% fail on Tyres
- 4.6% fail on Condition (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Size/type
6.0% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2012 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Springs
  - 4.8% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.8% fail on Coil spring
- 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (57% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.057% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.057% fail on Linkage ball joints
3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.8% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.91% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.91% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.057% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.057% fail on All position lamps
3.8% fail on Visibility
- 2.0% fail on Wipers
- 1.8% fail on Washers
- 0.17% fail on View to rear
  - 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  - 0.057% fail on Indirect vision devices
1.3% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Attachment
1.1% fail on Brakes (81% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Mechanical brake components (84% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.46% fail on Brake pads (78% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Brake performance (85% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      - 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      - 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.057% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.11% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.057% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.057% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.057% fail on Flexible brake hoses
0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.68% fail on Registration plates
0.68% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.17% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.17% fail on Condition
0.63% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.40% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.057% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.23% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.057% fail on Steering rack
0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.11% fail on Flexible couplings (69 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.057% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.057% fail on Seats
  - 0.057% fail on Passenger's seat