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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1998
65.5% pass rate
from 348 tests in 2021
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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 9.5% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.86% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (82% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.86% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.57% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.29% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.29% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.29% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.29% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.86% fail on Intermediate drop arm (27 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.29% fail on Other components
        • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.29% fail on Other components
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering box
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.57% fail on Hose (10 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Seats
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Panel
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.29% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates

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