MOT Results

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BMW 8-Series MOT Results

Registered in 1999
69.3% pass rate
from 127 tests in 2021
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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 8-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.79% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 4.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.79% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.79% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.79% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.79% fail on Pedal
    • 0.79% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.79% fail on Lever
    • 0.79% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.79% fail on Springs
      • 0.79% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.79% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.79% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.79% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.79% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.79% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.79% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.79% fail on Body
      • 0.79% fail on Other body component
    • 0.79% fail on Seats
      • 0.79% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres
    • 0.79% fail on Condition
    • 0.79% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.79% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.79% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.79% fail on Condition

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