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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2008
66.4% pass rate
from 21,035 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (17% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0048% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0048% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0048% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0048% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0048% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0048% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Lever
        • 0.0048% fail on Cable
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Electronic parking brake (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pedal (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
      • 0.0048% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.033% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
      • 0.0048% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Servos
      • 0.0048% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (18% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Individual direction indicators (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0095% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0095% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Electrical wiring (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Battery(ies) (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.062% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0095% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0095% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0095% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0048% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0048% fail on Switch
  • 7.6% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.100% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.72% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Mounting
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.081% fail on Sub-frame (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0095% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0048% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0095% fail on Axles (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.0048% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0048% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0048% fail on Suspension unit
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0048% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0048% fail on Window
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0048% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (33% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0048% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0048% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0048% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
      • 0.0048% fail on System
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.048% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0048% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.071% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.057% fail on Flexible couplings (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0048% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.0048% fail on Halfshafts
      • 0.0048% fail on Belts
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's door (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.076% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
      • 0.029% fail on Panel
      • 0.0048% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.052% fail on Seats (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.043% fail on Undertray
    • 0.038% fail on Integral vehicle structure (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Strengthening plate (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0048% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.019% fail on Chassis (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Chassis condition (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0048% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0048% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0048% fail on Load security
      • 0.0048% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0048% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0048% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0048% fail on Attachment
    • 0.067% fail on Airbags (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Drivers airbag (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.99% fail on Road Wheels (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.0095% fail on Hubs (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0048% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.61% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0095% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0048% fail on Other components
        • 0.0048% fail on Steering component
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Operation
    • 0.033% fail on Power steering (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Operation (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Rams
      • 0.0048% fail on Other components
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0048% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.0095% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0095% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0048% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0048% fail on Doors
      • 0.0048% fail on Emergency exits
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