BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2003

65.0% pass rate

from 525 tests in 2021

(22% better than other 2003 cars)

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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Suspension
- 8.6% fail on Suspension arms (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 5.1% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
- 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint
- 4.6% fail on Springs
  - 4.6% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.6% fail on Coil spring
- 0.38% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint
10% fail on Brakes
- 4.8% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.95% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      - 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.76% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt
      - 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.7% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.1% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.19% fail on Cable
- 0.76% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.57% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.38% fail on Electronic parking brake (33 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.19% fail on Hand lever
9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2003 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.76% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.19% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
9.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 8.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.76% fail on Condition
- 0.38% fail on Airbags (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Drivers airbag (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
5.3% fail on Visibility
- 2.1% fail on Washers
- 1.7% fail on Wipers (60% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.57% fail on Windscreen
- 0.19% fail on View to rear
  - 0.19% fail on Mirrors
5.1% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 0.38% fail on Size/type
4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.76% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.19% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.19% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Doors
  - 0.38% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.38% fail on Door condition
  - 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.19% fail on Door condition
- 0.38% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.19% fail on Tank
  - 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.19% fail on Bumpers
- 0.19% fail on Transmission
  - 0.19% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.19% fail on Joints
1.5% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Steering play
  - 0.19% fail on Steering rack
- 0.19% fail on Electronic power steering
1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates
1.1% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.95% fail on Attachment
- 0.19% fail on Condition
0.19% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.19% fail on Anchorages