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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.3% pass rate
from 33,089 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (31% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (72% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (60% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Direction indicators (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Flashing type (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0060% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.048% fail on Horn
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.015% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0030% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0060% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0060% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0091% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums (41% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs (41% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0060% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0030% fail on Cable
        • 0.0030% fail on Lever
    • 0.57% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0060% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.021% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0091% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.085% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.051% fail on Parking brake control (54% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Lever (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.027% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pedal
      • 0.012% fail on Hand lever (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0091% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0091% fail on Other components
    • 0.0060% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0030% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0030% fail on Valves
    • 0.0030% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (31% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.012% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0091% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.56% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.094% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0091% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0030% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0060% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0060% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.036% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0030% fail on Undertray
  • 0.37% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0030% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0030% fail on Springs
      • 0.0030% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0030% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.0030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0030% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0030% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0030% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0091% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0030% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0091% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0091% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0060% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.018% fail on Body
      • 0.015% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0030% fail on Panel
    • 0.015% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0091% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Hose
      • 0.0030% fail on System
    • 0.0091% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0091% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0060% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.0030% fail on Joints
      • 0.0030% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0030% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.0060% fail on Seats
      • 0.0060% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0030% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0030% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (30% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Pre-tensioners (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Requirements
    • 0.054% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (43% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (45% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Track rod end (51% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0091% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0030% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0030% fail on Other components
        • 0.0030% fail on Steering component
    • 0.015% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0060% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0030% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0030% fail on Steering column
  • 0.0060% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0060% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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