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BMW 7-Series MOT Results

66.5% pass rate
from 272 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 7-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear lamps
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.37% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.74% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 1.1% fail on Fog lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Battery
    • 0.74% fail on Horn
    • 0.37% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.37% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.37% fail on Lamp
  • 15% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage condition
    • 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.6% fail on Subframe mounting (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Component mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.37% fail on Location
    • 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Trailing arms (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.37% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.37% fail on Front
  • 9.2% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.74% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Rear wheels
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Front wheels
      • 0.37% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.2% fail on Components
        • 1.8% fail on Pipes
        • 0.37% fail on Hoses
      • 1.5% fail on Leaks
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
        • 0.37% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Hub components
      • 0.37% fail on Brake calipers
    • 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
  • 5.9% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.5% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 2.9% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.5% fail on Tank (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pipe
      • 0.74% fail on System
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Emissions
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering system
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.37% fail on Other components
        • 0.37% fail on Steering pivot point
    • 0.74% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Pump
      • 0.37% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 0.74% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis
    • 0.74% fail on Body condition
  • 0.74% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate
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