BMW 7-Series MOT Results
Registered in 200773.9% pass rate
from 977 tests in 2017
(34% 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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11% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(47% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Position lamps
- 4.2% fail on Front lamps
- 0.20% fail on Rear lamps (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on All position lamps
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.61% fail on Individual lamps (64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
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1.0% fail on
Headlamps
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.10% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.72% fail on Registration plate lamp (88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Horn
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0.31% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.31% fail on Fog lamp
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4.5% fail on
Position lamps
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8.7% fail on
Suspension
(42% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.7% fail on Condition
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3.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.10% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(68% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.31% fail on
Shock absorbers
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.10% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.10% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.10% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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3.7% fail on
Coil springs
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7.3% fail on
Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Condition
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.31% fail on Size/type
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4.1% fail on
Brakes
(56% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
(58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.51% fail on Rear wheels (76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Front wheels (82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Hub components
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake discs
- 0.10% fail on Brake calipers
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0.82% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(57% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Components
(64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Pipes (77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Hoses
- 0.20% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.61% fail on
Components
(64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.41% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.41% fail on Electronic parking brake (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.31% fail on Cable
- 0.20% fail on ABS
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
(58% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(41% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Washers
- 0.51% fail on Windscreen
- 0.41% fail on Bonnet
- 0.10% fail on Mirrors
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3.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.20% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.10% fail on Requirements
- 0.10% fail on Condition
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2.9% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate
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1.1% fail on
Road Wheels
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Attachment
- 0.31% fail on Condition
- 0.10% fail on Halfshafts
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0.61% fail on
Steering
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Steering system
(70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Steering rack
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint
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0.61% fail on
Steering system
(70% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.41% fail on
Doors
- 0.20% fail on Passengers other
- 0.10% fail on Drivers
- 0.10% fail on Passengers front
- 0.10% fail on Body condition
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0.41% fail on
Doors
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0.41% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(89% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.10% fail on Cap
- 0.10% fail on System
- 0.10% fail on Emissions
- 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.20% fail on
Fuel system
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BMW 7 Series (2002 - 2009)
Brisk or rapid performance, depending on model. Handles well. Looks improve with familiarity.