BMW 6-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2018

86.6% pass rate

from 2,524 tests in 2021

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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

5.9% fail on Tyres (74% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.079% fail on Size/type
1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.40% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.079% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.24% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.040% fail on Headlamp
- 0.040% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.040% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.040% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.040% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.040% fail on Horn
1.3% fail on Road Wheels (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Condition (16 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
0.63% fail on Visibility (80% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Wipers (90% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.079% fail on Windscreen
0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Registration plates (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
0.44% fail on Brakes (68% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.079% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.079% fail on Rbt
      - 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.040% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.040% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.040% fail on Rbt
      - 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.16% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Brake linings and pads (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Brake pads (81% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.079% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
0.40% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.32% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.20% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.12% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.040% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.079% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.040% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
0.20% fail on Suspension
- 0.16% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.079% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.040% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
0.079% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.079% fail on Transmission
  - 0.040% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.040% fail on Joints
  - 0.040% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.040% fail on Flexible couplings
0.040% fail on Steering
- 0.040% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.040% fail on Operation
0.040% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.040% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.040% fail on Condition