BMW 8-Series MOT Results
Registered in 199669.4% pass rate
from 134 tests in 2017
(31% better than other 1996 cars)
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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 8-Series is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 3.7% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.75% fail on Tell tale
- 0.75% fail on Switch
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2.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.5% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.75% fail on Front lamps
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2.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.2% fail on Side repeaters
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
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0.75% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.75% fail on Headlamp
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0.75% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.75% fail on Switch
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12% fail on
Brakes
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7.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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7.5% fail on
Components
- 6.0% fail on Pipes
- 2.2% fail on Hoses
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7.5% fail on
Components
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3.0% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.2% fail on Front wheels
- 0.75% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.75% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.5% fail on ABS
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7.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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11% fail on
Suspension
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5.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 5.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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3.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.75% fail on Attachment
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2.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.2% fail on Condition
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2.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 2.2% fail on Condition
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0.75% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.75% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.75% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.75% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.75% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.75% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.75% fail on Component mounting
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5.2% fail on
Suspension arms
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9.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.0% fail on Emissions
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2.2% fail on
Fuel system
- 1.5% fail on Cap
- 0.75% fail on Pipe
- 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
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6.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.5% fail on Wipers
- 3.0% fail on Washers
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4.5% fail on
Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.75% fail on Size/type
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3.7% fail on
Steering
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3.7% fail on
Steering system
- 3.0% fail on Track rod end
- 0.75% fail on Ball joint
- 0.75% fail on Drag link end
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3.7% fail on
Steering system
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3.7% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 1.5% fail on Body condition
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0.75% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.75% fail on Chassis
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0.75% fail on
Doors
- 0.75% fail on Drivers
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0.75% fail on
Load security
- 0.75% fail on Bootlid
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0.75% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.75% fail on Attachment
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0.75% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.75% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.75% fail on Condition
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0.75% fail on
Seat belts
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0.75% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.75% fail on Registration plate