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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2016
88.3% pass rate
from 1,680 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.60% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.060% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.060% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.060% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.060% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.060% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.060% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.060% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Washers
    • 0.54% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Condition (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Brakes (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Mechanical brake components (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake linings and pads (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Brake pads (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.060% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.060% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.060% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
  • 0.54% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.54% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.42% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (83 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Bellows (263 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.12% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.18% fail on Steering
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.060% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.060% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.060% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Transmission
      • 0.060% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.060% fail on Joints
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