BMW 5 SERIES MOT Pass Rate
87.5% of 32,741 BMW 5 SERIES MOT tests pass.
The 5 SERIES has a pass rate of 87.5%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW 5 SERIES passes its MOT 87.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.8% at 0–3 years to 77.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.8% | 585 | 36,695 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.3% | 11,403 | 55,671 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.0% | 11,903 | 74,833 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.3% | 6,701 | 125,499 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.1% | 2,149 | 155,067 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 5 SERIES
The most common reason the BMW 5 SERIES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 43.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 43.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.1% | not working |
| Suspension | 21.6% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 14.1% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 8.9% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Road Wheels | 6.2% | fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.0% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.9% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 3.2% | ball joint has excessive play |