BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2005

68.3% pass rate

from 797 tests in 2021

(30% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2005 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.3% fail on Ball joint (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joints (69% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.13% fail on Linkage
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 4.4% fail on Springs
  - 4.4% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.4% fail on Coil spring
- 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.13% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 0.13% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
10% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2005 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.63% fail on Rbt
      - 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.63% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      - 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Electronic braking system (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.6% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.38% fail on Cable
  - 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.13% fail on Brake discs
- 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.50% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.0% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
5.6% fail on Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 0.75% fail on Size/type
5.1% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Washers
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
- 0.25% fail on Bonnet
- 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.13% fail on Windscreen
- 0.13% fail on View to rear
  - 0.13% fail on Mirrors
4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.50% fail on Condition
  - 0.13% fail on Requirements
- 0.25% fail on Airbags
  - 0.25% fail on Drivers airbag
3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.75% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Bumpers
- 0.25% fail on Seats
  - 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.13% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.13% fail on Pipe
- 0.13% fail on Transmission
  - 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.13% fail on Joints
- 0.13% fail on Doors
  - 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.13% fail on Door condition
1.0% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.75% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.13% fail on Steering rack
- 0.13% fail on Steering column
0.75% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.75% fail on Attachment
0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.13% fail on Registration plates