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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2004
67.1% pass rate
from 471 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.4% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.0% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 8.7% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.42% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Electronic parking brake (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres
    • 5.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.42% fail on Airbags (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Drivers airbag (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Doors
      • 0.42% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.1% fail on Attachment
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
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