BMW 7-Series MOT Results
Registered in 201076.7% 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.
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11% fail on
Suspension
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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
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4.7% fail on
Springs
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4.7% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.7% fail on Coil spring
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4.7% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
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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
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5.6% fail on
Suspension arms
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4.4% fail on
Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 1.5% fail on Condition
- 0.24% fail on Size/type
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4.0% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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0.24% fail on
Direction indicators
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.24% fail on
Flashing type
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Stop lamp
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
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3.4% fail on
Visibility
- 2.2% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers
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0.12% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.12% fail on Windscreen
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1.9% fail on
Brakes
(76% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Brake performance
(76% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.24% fail on
Service brake performance
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.24% fail on
Rbt
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.24% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
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0.24% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
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0.61% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(71% better than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.12% fail on Brake discs
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0.73% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(65% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.12% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.97% fail on
Brake performance
(76% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(63% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.61% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.61% fail on
Spark ignition
(70% better than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.12% fail on Undertray
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(63% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.73% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.73% fail on Registration plates
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0.61% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.36% fail on Condition
- 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts
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0.48% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Doors
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0.24% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.24% fail on Door condition
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0.12% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.12% fail on Door condition
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0.24% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.24% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Doors
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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.