BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2013

79.3% pass rate

from 820 tests in 2021

(24% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

7.3% fail on Suspension
- 4.0% fail on Springs
  - 4.0% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.0% fail on Coil spring
- 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.12% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 0.12% fail on Operation
5.9% fail on Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
3.7% fail on Visibility
- 2.0% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.12% fail on Windscreen
3.3% fail on Road Wheels (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Condition (30 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
3.2% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2013 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt
      - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.98% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.49% fail on Brake discs
    - 0.12% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.49% fail on Brake linings and pads (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.49% fail on Brake pads (75% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.12% fail on Pedal
- 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (75% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.37% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp
- 0.37% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.37% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
0.61% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.49% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.37% fail on Registration plates
0.37% fail on Steering
- 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.37% fail on Track rod end
0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.12% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.12% fail on Condition
0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.12% fail on Undertray

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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.