BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2010

76.7% pass rate

from 825 tests in 2021

(37% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Suspension
- 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.0% fail on Ball joint
  - 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 4.7% fail on Springs
  - 4.7% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.7% fail on Coil spring
- 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
4.4% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 1.5% fail on Condition
- 0.24% fail on Size/type
4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.12% fail on Stop lamp
3.4% fail on Visibility
- 2.2% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers
- 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.12% fail on Windscreen
1.9% fail on Brakes (76% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt
      - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components (71% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.73% fail on Brake pads (65% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.12% fail on Brake discs
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.12% fail on Electronic parking brake
1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.24% fail on Transmission oil leaks (16 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.12% fail on Undertray
1.8% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Attachment
0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.73% fail on Registration plates
0.61% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.36% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.36% fail on Condition
- 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.48% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Doors
  - 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.24% fail on Door condition
  - 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition
- 0.24% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)

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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.