MOT Check for BMW M5s

The BMW M5 makes up 64,938 of the overall 21,837,651 BMW MOT test results. Select your M5 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Side repeater not working  Occurs:59 times
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn  Occurs:14 times
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush  Occurs:46 times
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:99 times
Offside Rear coil spring broken  Occurs:13 times
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect  Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:31 times
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam  Occurs:25 times
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:134 times
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault e Occurs:12 times
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:13 times
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Occurs:220 times
Windscreen washer not working  Occurs:146 times
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle  Occurs:20 times
Hazard warning switch faulty  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure  Occurs:113 times
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam  Occurs:20 times
Offside Front position lamp not working  Occurs:160 times
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative  Occurs:43 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:35 times
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn  Occurs:14 times
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault  Occurs:50 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint  Occurs:24 times
Rear brake application uneven Occurs:31 times
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