BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2014

81.4% pass rate

from 2,179 tests in 2021

(25% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

5.9% fail on Tyres
- 4.4% fail on Condition (86% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.092% fail on Size/type
3.4% fail on Visibility
- 2.2% fail on Wipers
- 1.3% fail on Washers
- 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.046% fail on Windscreen
2.8% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2014 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Springs
  - 2.4% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.4% fail on Coil spring
- 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.092% fail on Suspension arms (94% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.046% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.046% fail on Linkage
2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.64% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.046% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.046% fail on Position lamp
- 0.046% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
1.3% fail on Brakes (70% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.83% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Brake discs (82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      - 0.092% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      - 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.092% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.092% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.046% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.046% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.046% fail on Electronic stability control
1.2% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
0.64% fail on Steering
- 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.60% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.046% fail on Ball joint
0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.14% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.14% fail on Condition
0.092% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Transmission
  - 0.046% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.046% fail on Flexible couplings
- 0.046% fail on Seats
  - 0.046% fail on Driver's seat
0.092% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (94% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Exhaust emissions (93% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.046% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.046% fail on On or after 01/01/2014