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BMW 6-Series MOT Results

70.2% pass rate
from 594 tests in 2017
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.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.17% fail on All position lamps
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 4.0% fail on Battery (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Tell tales
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 1.2% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.34% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Horn
    • 0.67% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.34% fail on Lamp
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 13% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Prescribed areas (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Component mounting (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Subframe mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Spring mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 1.0% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.67% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.67% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
    • 0.67% fail on Drive shafts
      • 0.67% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Drive shafts (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.17% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.17% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.17% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.17% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.17% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.17% fail on Front
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Rear wheels
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Front wheels (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake operation
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Hydraulic systems (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Components (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Pipes (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Hoses (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
      • 0.17% fail on Leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Hub components
      • 0.67% fail on Brake calipers (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake linings
    • 1.3% fail on ABS (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
        • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
  • 9.3% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 7.1% fail on Washers (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.34% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.1% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Emissions
    • 2.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.5% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on System
      • 0.17% fail on Hose
    • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.9% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Body condition (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis
    • 0.84% fail on Seats
      • 0.67% fail on Drivers
      • 0.17% fail on Passengers
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.17% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mountings
    • 0.17% fail on Speedometer
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering system
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.67% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.51% fail on Steering box
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
        • 0.34% fail on Steering pivot point
      • 0.17% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.67% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Pump
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
    • 0.17% fail on Steering control
      • 0.17% fail on Steering column
    • 0.17% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.84% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plate
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