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BMW 8-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1997
74.6% pass rate
from 201 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 1997 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 8-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 10.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.00% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.00% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
    • 1.00% fail on Stop lamp
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.00% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.00% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Suspension (57% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.00% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.00% fail on Brake performance (86% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
  • 3.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.00% fail on Doors
      • 1.00% fail on Driver's door
        • 1.00% fail on Door condition
    • 1.00% fail on Seats
      • 1.00% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.50% fail on Power steering
      • 0.50% fail on Operation
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.00% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.50% fail on Size/type
  • 1.00% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.00% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.00% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.00% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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