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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2006
70.0% pass rate
from 1,192 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (95% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.084% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (93% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Brake pads (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.76% fail on Electronic parking brake (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.084% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Position lamp
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.084% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.084% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.084% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.084% fail on Other components
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.084% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.084% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
      • 0.084% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition
      • 0.084% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.084% fail on Body condition
      • 0.084% fail on Other body component
    • 0.084% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.084% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.084% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.084% fail on Floor
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.25% fail on Condition
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