BMW 7-Series MOT Results
Registered in 201176.5% pass rate
from 1,016 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2011 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 2011 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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6.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(64% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Ball joint (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Springs
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4.3% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.3% fail on Coil spring
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4.3% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.30% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.098% fail on Ball joint
- 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.20% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(92% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint
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6.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(64% worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Size/type
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3.2% fail on
Visibility
- 1.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.5% fail on Washers
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0.098% fail on
View to rear
- 0.098% fail on Mirrors
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2.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(72% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.4% fail on
Headlamps
(48% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.098% fail on Stop lamp
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0.098% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.098% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.098% fail on All direction indicators
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0.098% fail on
Flashing type
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0.098% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.098% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.098% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.098% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
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2.3% fail on
Brakes
(67% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.30% fail on
Service brake performance
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Rbt
(81% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.30% fail on
Rbt
(81% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.20% fail on
Rbt
- 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.20% fail on
Rbt
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0.98% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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0.79% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(73% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Brake pads (62% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(81% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.098% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.098% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.098% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Road Wheels
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Attachment
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0.89% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(65% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(75% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Spark ignition
(81% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.30% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.30% fail on
Spark ignition
(81% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.098% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.098% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.098% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.098% fail on Undertray
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0.59% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(75% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Doors
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0.20% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.20% fail on Door condition
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0.20% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.098% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.098% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.098% fail on Bumpers
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0.098% fail on
Transmission
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0.098% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.098% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.098% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.098% fail on Undertray
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0.20% fail on
Doors
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0.39% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.39% fail on Registration plates
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.20% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.098% fail on Attachment
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0.20% fail on
Steering
(89% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.098% fail on Steering rack
- 0.098% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.098% fail on
Steering gear
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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.