BMW 8-Series MOT Results
Registered in 199463.5% pass rate
from 85 tests in 2017
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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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 8-Series is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 12% fail on Headlamp aim (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.4% fail on Fog lamp
- 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
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2.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.4% fail on Horn
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1.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.2% fail on Rear lamps
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1.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp
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14% fail on
Brakes
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7.1% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.7% fail on Rear wheels
- 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.2% fail on Front wheels
- 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
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4.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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4.7% fail on
Components
- 3.5% fail on Hoses
- 1.2% fail on Pipes
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4.7% fail on
Components
- 3.5% fail on ABS (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Hub components
- 1.2% fail on Brake calipers
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7.1% fail on
Brake performance
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12% fail on
Suspension
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4.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.5% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.2% fail on Linkage condition
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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3.5% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 3.5% fail on Condition
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2.4% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 2.4% fail on Component mounting
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1.2% fail on
Trailing arms
- 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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4.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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7.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 3.5% fail on Emissions
- 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
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5.9% fail on
Tyres
- 4.7% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth
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5.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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5.9% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(14 times worse than other 1994 cars)
- 4.7% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (12 times worse than other 1994 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Drivers airbag
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5.9% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(14 times worse than other 1994 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.5% fail on Washers
- 2.4% fail on Wipers
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1.2% fail on
Steering
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
- 1.2% fail on Track rod end
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
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1.2% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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1.2% fail on
Seats
- 1.2% fail on Drivers
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1.2% fail on
Seats