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BMW 6-Series MOT Results

76.1% pass rate
from 606 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 6-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.83% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.17% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.9% fail on Suspension
    • 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (23 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover (23 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.83% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Axles
      • 0.17% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.17% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.17% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Hose
      • 0.50% fail on Pipe
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.33% fail on Other components
        • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering box
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering box
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 0.99% fail on Condition
    • 0.66% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
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