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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2001
68.6% pass rate
from 421 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.24% fail on Mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.71% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.95% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.95% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.95% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.71% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.71% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Headlamps (84% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.24% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.48% fail on Intermediate drop arm (39 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.24% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
        • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.48% fail on Condition
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.95% fail on Tread depth (68% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.48% fail on Chassis
      • 0.48% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
    • 0.24% fail on Transmission
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Bearing housing
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.24% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment

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