BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2015
83.7% pass rate
from 2,123 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Tyres (43% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.094% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.047% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.047% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.047% fail on Horn
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.047% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.047% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Washers
    • 0.71% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.61% fail on Brakes (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.094% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.094% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.094% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.28% fail on Mechanical brake components (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake linings and pads (87% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake pads (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.047% fail on Brake discs
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.047% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.047% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.047% fail on Transmission
      • 0.047% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.047% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.047% fail on Body
      • 0.047% fail on Panel
  • 0.047% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.047% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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