MOT Check for BMW M5s
The BMW M5 makes up 73,448 of the overall 25,932,658 BMW MOT test results. Select your M5 model year below to find the specific problems.
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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Occurs:16 times
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Occurs:28 times
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Occurs:20 times
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Occurs:99 times
Rear brake binding Occurs:201 times
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Occurs:39 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Occurs:18 times
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:17 times
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:22 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Occurs:19 times
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:25 times
Exhaust system not adequately supported Occurs:46 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:1,348 times
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Occurs:14 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Occurs:32 times
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Occurs:16 times
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:28 times
Horn not working Occurs:187 times
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Occurs:23 times
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Occurs:21 times
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Occurs:22 times
Nearside Front Wheel bolt missing Occurs:38 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Occurs:229 times
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Occurs:14 times
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