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BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results

86.7% pass rate
from 60 tests in 2021
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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes
    • 1.7% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.7% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Locking devices