BMW 7-Series MOT Results
Registered in 199967.3% pass rate
from 379 tests in 2020
(22% better than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Suspension
(14% better than other 1999 cars)
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9.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (93% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
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2.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(30% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (0.77% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (20% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Springs
(4.4% worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(13% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Coil spring (14% worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(13% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (45% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Macpherson strut
(130% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.26% fail on Ball joint
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9.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
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9.2% fail on
Brakes
(30% better than other 1999 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Brake performance
(41% better than other 1999 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(1.7% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (3.4% worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(64% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
(63% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
(63% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Parking brake performance
(60% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Rbt
(59% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Rbt
(59% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(1.7% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.9% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(99% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Electronic braking system
- 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (24% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(93% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Hand lever (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Pedal
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0.53% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(120% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.26% fail on Other components
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0.26% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.26% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.26% fail on Cable
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0.26% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
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4.5% fail on
Brake performance
(41% better than other 1999 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(42% better than other 1999 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Stop lamp (0.41% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
(32% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(21% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Flashing type
(21% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (1.6% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Flashing type
(21% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Headlamps
(80% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.26% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.26% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.26% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.26% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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7.4% fail on
Visibility
(2.8% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Washers (25% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Condition of glass
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(65% worse than other 1999 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Seat belts
(49% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas (30% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Seat belts
(49% worse than other 1999 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(53% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Fuel system
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Tank (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Hose
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1.6% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(1.1% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2.7% worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Doors
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Other passenger's door
(200% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Driver's door
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Other passenger's door
(200% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Seats
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Chassis
- 0.26% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.26% fail on Exhaust system
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1.8% fail on
Fuel system
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(57% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(75% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Spark ignition
(74% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested (56% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Spark ignition
(74% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Fluid leaks
(180% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Engine oil leaks (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Other leaks (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(75% better than other 1999 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Tyres
(31% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Condition (14% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth (46% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Steering
(31% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
(15% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Track rod end (27% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Other components
(16 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Steering linkage (25 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.26% fail on
Steering play
- 0.26% fail on Steering box
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2.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
(15% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(17% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Registration plates (17% better than other 1999 cars)