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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

67.0% pass rate
from 285 tests in 2020
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 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Position lamps
      • 3.5% fail on Position lamp (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
    • 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.35% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (33 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (24 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.70% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal
    • 0.70% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Tank
      • 0.35% fail on Hose
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.70% fail on Doors
      • 0.70% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.70% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.70% fail on Power steering
      • 0.35% fail on Pump
      • 0.35% fail on Other components
    • 0.70% fail on Steering play
      • 0.70% fail on Steering box
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.70% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.70% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.5% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Requirements
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.70% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 0.35% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.35% fail on Speedometer
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