BMW 7-Series MOT Results
Registered in 199767.3% pass rate
from 309 tests in 2020
(16% better than other 1997 cars)
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Suspension
(28% worse than other 1997 cars)
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9.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(160% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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4.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(66% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint
- 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (27% worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Springs
(26% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Coil springs
(17% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Coil spring (13% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Coil springs
(17% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Macpherson strut
(5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Macpherson strut (16 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Suspension rods
(7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Ball joint (29 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.97% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Axles
- 0.32% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.32% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint
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9.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(160% worse than other 1997 cars)
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10% fail on
Visibility
(47% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Wipers (4.0% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Driver's view (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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9.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(30% better than other 1997 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (41% worse than other 1997 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(9.0% better than other 1997 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
(8.9% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (2.3% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Side repeaters (17% better than other 1997 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
(8.9% better than other 1997 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamps
(42% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 1997 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(15% better than other 1997 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(15% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (12% better than other 1997 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(15% better than other 1997 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(63% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (61% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (15% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.32% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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0.32% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.32% fail on Horn
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8.1% fail on
Brakes
(34% better than other 1997 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Brake performance
(34% better than other 1997 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(13% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (18% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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1.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(49% better than other 1997 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
(48% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
(48% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(78% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(77% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(77% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Parking brake performance
(48% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Rbt
(46% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Rbt
(46% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(13% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6.4% worse than other 1997 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(33% better than other 1997 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(7.1% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Brake pads (8.3% worse than other 1997 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(7.1% worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.97% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(18% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Anti-lock braking system (15% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.65% fail on Flexible brake hoses (76% worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.32% fail on Lever
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4.9% fail on
Brake performance
(34% better than other 1997 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(30% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust system (33% better than other 1997 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Fuel system
(2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Tank (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Hose (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Pipe
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0.97% fail on
Chassis
(26% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Chassis condition (25% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Body
(51% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Doors
(24% worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Driver's door
(2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Driver's door
(2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.32% fail on Bumpers
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0.32% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.32% fail on Boot lid condition
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6.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(8.3% better than other 1997 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(1.7% better than other 1997 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Spark ignition
(1.9% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (17% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.32% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.32% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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6.5% fail on
Spark ignition
(1.9% worse than other 1997 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Fluid leaks
(1.7% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Engine oil leaks (24% worse than other 1997 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(1.7% better than other 1997 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Steering
(28% worse than other 1997 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(110% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Drag link end (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint
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0.32% fail on
Other components
- 0.32% fail on Steering linkage
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0.32% fail on
Power steering
- 0.32% fail on Other components
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4.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(110% worse than other 1997 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(5.9% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Seat belts
(49% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas (75% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Condition (22% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Requirements
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3.6% fail on
Tyres
(10% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (9.7% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Size/type
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0.65% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(29% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Registration plates (29% better than other 1997 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.32% fail on Attachment