Bmw 5 Series
MOT data from 137,888 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 89.5%. Average mileage at test: 78,105 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,969 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,041 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1,686 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,097 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1,047 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 834 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 726 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 688 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 653 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 627 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 91,155 | 88.4% |
| Petrol | 29,050 | 92% |
| Hybrid | 17,497 | 91% |
| Electric/Diesel | 177 | 89.8% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 107 | 74.8% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 1998 | 176 | 81.2% | |
| Top failures: light source and lamp not compatible, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | |||
| 1999 | 173 | 75.7% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2000 | 161 | 77% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2001 | 195 | 81% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2002 | 243 | 81.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 381 | 78.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2004 | 485 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 707 | 78.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 1,266 | 80.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2007 | 1,643 | 81.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 1,525 | 83% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 1,212 | 83.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2010 | 1,173 | 83.7% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2011 | 2,170 | 83.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2012 | 12,025 | 83.4% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 11,724 | 83.7% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 452 | 89.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 120 | 93.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2017 | 25,878 | 90.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2018 | 34,369 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2019 | 29,354 | 92.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2020 | 7,842 | 93.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 3,366 | 94.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2022 | 441 | 96.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, any fracture or welding defect on a wheel, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2023 | 131 | 97.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
31,606 mi
Median
45,303 mi
75th percentile
61,815 mi
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