BMW 7-Series MOT Results
Registered in 200774.3% pass rate
from 789 tests in 2020
(39% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.
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10% fail on
Suspension
(34% better than other 2007 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(34% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover (19% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Springs
(36% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Coil springs
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Coil spring (35% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Coil springs
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Suspension rods
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.13% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
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6.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(34% worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Tyres
(7.2% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition (3.7% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Size/type (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(65% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
(24% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(42% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
(42% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
(42% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Headlamps
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Headlamp levelling device (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(19% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(18% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (16% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(18% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Position lamps
(50% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Position lamp (60% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Stop lamp
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0.13% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.13% fail on Horn
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2.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
(24% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Brakes
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(33% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(7.5% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (14% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Parking brake performance
(38% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Rbt
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.76% fail on
Rbt
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Service brake performance
(75% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Rbt
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Rbt
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.13% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.13% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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3.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(7.5% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(68% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(47% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Cable (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.13% fail on Brake discs
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0.89% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(64% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.76% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(25% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system (55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Parking brake control
(42% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(33% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Seat belts
(18% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Condition (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Airbags
(15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Drivers airbag (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Visibility
(23% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Washers (9.6% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Wipers (37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Bonnet (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.13% fail on Windscreen
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0.13% fail on
View to rear
- 0.13% fail on Mirrors
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2.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.76% fail on
Compression ignition
(46% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (65% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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2.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Steering
(64% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Steering linkage components
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Track rod end (54% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Power steering
- 0.13% fail on Other components
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0.89% fail on
Steering linkage components
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Road Wheels
(94% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Doors
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0.13% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.13% fail on Door condition
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0.13% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.13% fail on
Seats
- 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
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0.38% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(28% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Registration plates (28% better than other 2007 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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BMW 7 Series (2002 - 2009)
Brisk or rapid performance, depending on model. Handles well. Looks improve with familiarity.