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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2007
70.9% pass rate
from 749 tests in 2021
(33% 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.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.9% fail on Springs
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.40% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Airbags (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Drivers airbag (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.27% fail on Cable
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Electronic parking brake (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.80% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.53% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.40% fail on Spark ignition (90% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.67% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.67% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.13% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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