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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2009
78.7% pass rate
from 653 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.61% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.15% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.77% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
    • 0.61% fail on Brake performance (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Electronic parking brake (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.92% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.77% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray
  • 0.77% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.46% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Steering
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

  • BMW 7 Series (2009 - 2016)
    High quality luxurious interior. Huge amounts of space in the back. Long wheelbase versions available. Efficient Dynamics means good economy and low CO2.
  • BMW 7 Series (2002 - 2009)
    Brisk or rapid performance, depending on model. Handles well. Looks improve with familiarity.

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