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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2008
76.1% pass rate
from 803 tests in 2021
(42% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.0% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.75% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 0.62% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.62% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.25% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.12% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.00% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.75% fail on Attachment
  • 0.50% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
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